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Busy Law Office in South Brooklyn is looking for an EXPERIENCED Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Receptionist to become a part of our team! Responsibilities: Answering phones Managing files Filling, faxing, scanning of documents Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal skills Scan and store client information Respond to and/or initiate communications with clients Qualifications: Candidate must be bi-lingual Spanish/English speaking. Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills Must have good manners, great communication skills, detail oriented, excellent organization skills and great attitude. The candidate must have MS Office experience, knowledge of LexPI a plus. Candidate must be trustworthy, reliable, punctual and responsible person. Ability to prioritize and multitask Excellent written and verbal communication skills Deadline and detail-oriented Experience: Legal field: 1 year (required) Personal Injury: 1 year (required) Salary Commensurate with experience and skills.

Job Description: The Music Therapist will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results. Job Responsibilities: - Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis - Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools - Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes - Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner - Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team - Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes - Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings - Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms - Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities - Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, occupational therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers - Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis - Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills - Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings - Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). - Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. - Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA. - Other discipline-specific responsibilities e.g.environmental music based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education) Research and Innovation Duties: - Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly) - Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily) - Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student) - Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz) - Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled) - Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions - Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training - For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas Minimum Qualifications: - Must have bachelor's degree in music therapy - Must have valid Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC). - Must have 2 years of clinical experience working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement. - Must have excellent communication skills. - Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently. - Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team. - MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Research experience is preferred. Benefits: - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - Transportation Management Account Job Type: Full-time / In-person Hours: Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 (based on experience)

Must have experience working at a Personal Injury Law Firm Must speak Spanish fluently

Bookkeeper for Law Firm We are seeking a skilled bookkeeper to join our law firm and provide exceptional bookkeeping services. The ideal candidate will have experience in bookkeeping and accounting, as well as a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. At our successful personal injury law firm preparing financial reports, budget preparation, forecasting, ensuring compliance with all accounting and tax regulations as well as communicating with attorneys and staff regarding financial matters is pivotal. Responsibilities: Prepare all financial statements and bank reconciliations Properly record financial transactions Make sure accounts receivable/payable are complete Verify accuracy within day books and all ledgers Bookkeeping: Enter data, maintain records and produce financial reports. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field 2+ years of work experience at an accounting firm or as a bookkeeper, cost accountant, management accountant, or similar position Strong knowledge of QuickBooks, Excel, and basic accounting systems Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Compensation: $20 - $25 hourly

Entry level personal injury defense paralegal for mid size law firm - hybrid position