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Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm Staff Oct 12,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

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Law Firm Staff brings you up to date and high quality legal staff openings in law firms and in-house legal departments of business organizations. In addition, we help solo attorneys hire experienced personnel from the legal industry. We not only have the best law firm staff positions, but we also have the most. Paralegal Mass Torts Duties: Review records, manage and meet discovery deadlines, as well as utilize spreadsheets to manage and update case activity to assist attorneys with case monitoring and client reporting. Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses and settled/discontinued actions. Prepare binders and exhibits for depositions, mediations, expert review, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials. Monitor ECF s, NYCAL and internal Mass Tort calendar to prepare and assist with all phases of discovery; communicate upcoming discovery deadlines to attorneys. Prepare deposition digests. Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced. Utilize online ECF filing system on both state and federal court levels. Preparation and service of various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents. Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings or assist at trial. Proofread and assemble motions and accompanying exhibits. Review, download, profile and distribute case notifications received electronically. Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants as needed. Accurately record and maintain billable hours.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 2-4 years of defense litigation experience. Experience reviewing medical and technical records plus. Asbestos litigation experience a plus. Nursing or other health care background helpful. should have experience with case management to support the Mass Tort and Medical Life Science groups as well as general liability and construction related negligence and product liability litigation. Military experience a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Experience utilizing SharePoint, e-discovery platforms and trial technology tools a plus. Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Must exhibit initiative and problem solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere.

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