Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Front Desk/Opening Legal Assistant

Rubenstein Law

Company Overview
Since 1988, Rubenstein Law has been a trusted advocate for personal injury victims, growing into a nationally recognized firm with over 60 attorneys and 400 professionals. Known for securing billions of dollars for clients, the firm handles a wide range of cases, including auto accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and mass tort litigation. Rubenstein Law is committed to delivering exceptional client care while continuing to expand nationwide.

Job Summary
The Opening Legal Assistant is responsible for managing all aspects of case initiation across the firm. This role processes, reviews, and requests all necessary supporting documents at the start of each case to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Prepare and send letters of representation to all applicable parties, including Defendants, insurers, prior attorneys, and health insurance providers.
  • Confirm client initiation of medical treatment for reported injuries.
  • Request supporting records and bills from all relevant providers, including hospitals, fire rescue, treating medical facilities, and specialists.
  • Establish claims with all applicable insurance carriers, including liability and PIP.
  • Communicate case updates to the assigned Attorney and Legal Assistant during the Opening process.
  • Review and process case-related correspondence in the firm’s paperless system.
  • Research and identify all potential Defendants and available insurance coverage.
  • Be the backup to the Front Desk.
  • Additional administrative duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to and work with firm-specific software as well as other necessary computer programs.
  • Prior office or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) – preferred but not required.

Benefits & Perks
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8 paid holidays a year
  • Sick Days
  • Additional birthday holiday
  • Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, disability, supplemental coverage, and company-paid life insurance
  • Bereavement leave to support employees and their families during difficult times
  • Hospital leave benefits for qualifying medical situations
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Commitment to employee wellness and long-term success
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Front Desk/Opening Legal Assistant in Brooklyn, NY vacancy
  •  ...Legal Assistant Since 1988, Rubenstein Law has been a trusted advocate for personal injury victims, growing into a nationally recognized firm with over 60 attorneys and 400 professionals. Known for securing billions of dollars for clients, the firm handles a wide range... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Rubenstein Law

    Brooklyn, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...specializing in personal injury law seeking an experienced full-time legal secretary to join our staff urgently. The ideal candidate should...  ..., and medical offices Prioritizing mail and emails, printing/opening all mail, date stamping, and logging into the diary accurately... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office

    Law Offices Of John Allegra LLC

    Jersey City, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $25.82k - $53.73k

     ...day prior to the posting end date above. Job Posting Title Legal Secretary II Agency 510 OKLA. BOARD OF NURSING Supervisory Organization...  ...include tracking pending investigative cases; secretarial assistance to opening and closing investigative cases; preparation of department... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Part time
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Trial period

    SupportFinity

    Brooklyn, NY
    5 days ago
  •  ...Job Title: Legal Secretary 2 Salary: $52,716 Department: CFS Division Reports to: Unit...  ...; and to provide general information and assistance to staff, the client, and the public. RESPONSIBILITIES...  ...and categorizes document content to open and update case files; initiates and... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office

    Brooklyn, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...Overview Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary in its Madison, WI office. Ideal candidates must have at least 3 years of legal secretary litigation experience. This position is full... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

    Brooklyn, NY
    5 days ago
  •  ...specializing in personal injury law seeking an experienced full time legal secretary to join staff, urgently. Candidate should be...  ...medical offices. MAIL AND EMAILS MUST BE PRIORITIZED. Must print/ open all mail, date stamp each one and log into diary with precision!... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Law Offices Of John Allegra LLC

    Jersey City, NJ
    5 days ago
  • $50k - $75k

     ...Legal Assistant - Law Office (Inwood, NY) Salary: $50,000-$75,000 | Full-Time | On-Site A well?established law firm in Cedarhurst, NY is seeking a professional and detail?oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys across multiple practice areas. The ideal candidate... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    PrideStaff

    Inwood, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...This role is the opposite of that. EXO Legal Search is recruiting Litigation...  ...attorney - not four - with a dedicated legal assistant on your team handling the...  ...match, we'll walk your candidacy in the front door. Openings available in the Columbus, Cleveland,... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    EXO Legal Search

    Brooklyn, NY
    1 day ago
  • $60k - $85k

     ...with at least 2+ years of experience in a legal setting, with strong analytical and writing...  ...injury experience is preferred, we are open to candidates with strong litigation experience...  ...insurance carriers, and opposing counsel Assist with trial preparation and exchange of... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    MILENE MANSOURI LAW PC

    Queens, NY
    4 days ago
  • $79.57k

     ...Paralegal - Torts SALARY RANGE: $79,568 DEPT/DIV: Legal Department SUPERVISOR: Deputy Executive Assistant General / Assistant General Counsel LOCATION:  1...  ...and updating attorney workflows and status of open matters. Maintaining Legal Department... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Remote work
    1 day per week

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority

    Brooklyn, NY
    1 day ago
  •  ...Responsibilities Manage cases from prelitigation through litigation. Open and close case files - medical records, police reports,...  ..., etc. Prepare for depositions, mediations and trial and assist in drafting all legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits,... 

    Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq

    Jersey City, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $70k - $82.5k

     ...platforms (i.e. Citrix ShareFile). Coordinating as needed with legal process outsourcers. Coordinating preservation/capture/...  ...review and prior to production. Providing assistance to the eDiscovery Services department with other duties. Recording... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Cole Schotz

    Valley Stream, NY
    1 day ago
  • $27 - $40 per hour

     ...team Familiarity with Relativity 9.0 or higher version 2+ years of legal support experience HOURS & LOCATION Location (including...  ...specifically tailored to the needs of our project. We seek attorneys to assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal... 
    Remote work

    GrabJobs

    Jersey City, NJ
    1 day ago
  • A law firm in New Jersey is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience in general liability and/or product liability defense. The ideal candidate must be admitted in both New Jersey and New York, possess a JD from an ABA accredited law school, and demonstrate...

    Connell Foley

    Jersey City, NJ
    1 day ago
  •  ...Trustee Middle District of Alabama seeks a Litigation Administrative Assistant to provide proactive support to attorneys and paralegals. The...  ...meetings, handling confidential information, and preparing legal documents with precision. Responsibilities include maintaining... 

    Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama

    Brooklyn, NY
    2 days ago
  • Overview General Statement of Responsibilities: Manage the flow of Workers Compensation cases in the litigation process from beginning to end. Responsibilities Draft & review all pleadings Attend court appearances Attend and take depositions Settle cases Review all discovery...
    Work at office

    NRS Injury Law

    Brooklyn, NY
    5 days ago
  •  ...be a very important person inside an elite department, within an award-winning organization? The right individual will support our legal department. No real estate experience needed! Corporate Transaction Support Research and Legal Support Litigation Administrative Support... 

    The Connor Group

    Brooklyn, NY
    4 days ago
  •  ...drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits, and other court submissions; conducting legal research and analysis; managing discovery; preparing deposition materials; assisting with hearings and trials; handling electronic filings; maintaining litigation calendars... 
    Contract work
    Internship
    Local area

    Hudson Manpower

    Jersey City, NJ
    5 days ago
  • $27 per hour

     ...team Familiarity with Relativity 9.0 or higher version 2+ years of legal support experience HOURS & LOCATION Location (including...  ...specifically tailored to the needs of our project. We seek attorneys to assist with document review, privilege review, expert testimony, legal... 
    Remote work

    GrabJobs

    Jersey City, NJ
    4 days ago
  •  ...national law firm with offices in all 50 States, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal in its Jackson office. The ideal...  ...Certificate a plus. Experience in defense litigation with exposure to legal billing is preferred. Experience preparing pleadings, written... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

    Brooklyn, NY
    2 days ago
  • $98.8k - $138k

     ...multiple times. About the Job: As Senior Corporate Paralegal, you will meaningfully impact Rent the Runway and its Legal team, primarily by assisting with public company filings and processes, and managing administrative aspects of the Legal team to ensure its... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Rent The Runway

    Brooklyn, NY
    3 days ago
  • $85k - $110k

     ...the Role: As Corporate Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact Rent the Runway and its Legal team, primarily by assisting with legal systems and processes, and managing administrative aspects of the Legal team to ensure its operational effectiveness... 
    Contract work
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Rent The Runway

    Brooklyn, NY
    4 days ago
  • $70k

     ...ENTERPRISE SERV Supervisory Organization Legal Job Posting End Date Refer to the date...  ...education and experience Responsibilities Assists the OMES General Counsel, attorneys, or...  ...with the attorneys and requestors regarding Open Records Act requests utilizing the state'... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Work at office

    State of Oklahoma

    Brooklyn, NY
    2 days ago
  • $52k

     ...litigation. Preferred Applicant who has a remote online notary. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK and be a LEGAL CITIZEN. Responsibilities: The selected candidate will be expected to exhibit proficiency in the following key areas: Conducting... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Law Office of V. Tamayeff P.C.

    Rego Park, NY
    12 days ago
  • $16 - $18 per hour

    Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Job description: Job duties are but not limited to answering the phone, scheduling, filing, translating documents and organizing. Position requires someone who is bilingual. Must be fluent in Spanish...
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work

    Duque Isern Law LLC

    Union City, NJ
    1 day ago
  •  ...delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Compass Strategy Solutions LLC

    Brooklyn, NY
    1 day ago
  • Job Overview A law firm seeks a Mass Tort Litigation Associate Attorney in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves handling various litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and supporting trial preparation. The position offers opportunities...
    Work at office
    Local area

    BCG Attorney Search

    Jersey City, NJ
    5 days ago
  • 814 N. LOCUST STREET, SUITE 2 OTTAWA, OH45875 Summary Position: Full-Time Legal Assistant Location: Law Firm and Title Agency Job Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of legal documents. Coordinate real estate closings and manage the necessary paperwork. Communicate... 
    Full time

    Putnamcountyohio

    Brooklyn, NY
    3 days ago
  • $30 - $38 per hour

     ...Manhattan, is seeking a sharp, experienced, and highly discreet Legal Executive Assistan t to support two Partners and their team of...  ...Ra te $30/hr - $38 /hr Position Over view The Legal Executive Assistant will provide dedicated support to two Partners and their Associates... 
    Hourly pay
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Atrium

    Jersey City, NJ
    1 day ago
  • $50 - $60 per hour

    A legal tech company is seeking a Law Clerk to improve AI models by evaluating their legal outputs. This role is ideal for someone with a completed or in-progress law degree and at least 5 years of legal experience. You will work independently on your schedule, choosing... 
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    DataAnnotation

    Brooklyn, NY
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Front Desk/Opening Legal Assistant. Be the first to apply!