Defense Litigation Paralegal

3-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Paralegal for its Elmsford or Garden City office.

Job Title: Defense Litigation Paralegal
Location: Elmsford or Garden City, New York Metro Area

Overview:
Law Firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Paralegal with at least three (3) year’s defense litigation experience for its Elmsford or Garden City office. Paralegal Degree or Certificate required. Notary Public license a plus.

Responsibilities:

Review and analyze discovery documents, case materials and correspondence.
Draft legal documents including third-party summons and complaints, notices of
appearance, discovery responses, discovery demands, subpoenas, stipulations, consents
to change attorneys, notice of entry, and other legal documents and correspondence.
Assist with depositions.
Obtain and maintain medical and other records.
Coordinate investigations, expert examinations and inspections.
Organize and maintain file documents.
Assist with motions and preparation of exhibits.
E-file documents with NYSCEF and PACER.
Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation.

Qualifications:

Paralegal Certificate/degree required
At least 3 years’ experience working at a defense law firm
Ability to complete trial prep work
Assisting in court filings and basic motion practice
Handling a No-Fault calendar
Having an understanding of the court system – when, where, why, and how to file certain motions
Having strong research skills
Having familiarity with NY courts
Having experience reviewing medical and accident reports
Having client contact experience
Strong oral and written communication and organization skills
Prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Experience in Microsoft office
Experience in Prolaw is a plus!

Salary and Benefits:
Law Firm is offering a competitive salary range of $50, – $70, per year commensurate with experience. In addition, Law Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), family medical leave (FMLA), paid family leave (PFL), domestic partner benefits (same sex), short and long-term disability, firm-paid life insurance, employee paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance, voluntary life insurance, pre-tax parking and transit programs – commuter benefits, pre-tax medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA and HRA), 401(k) retirement savings plan, 12 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks of PTO per year to start, bereavement policy, and jury duty.

Law Firm is seeking a Defense Litigation Paralegal for its Elmsford or Garden City office. The ideal candidate will possess at least three (3) years’ experience working at a defense law firm with a paralegal certificate/degree and the ability to complete trial prep work. Notary Public license a plus.

Job Title: Defense Litigation Paralegal
Location: Elmsford or Garden City, New York Metro Area

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze discovery documents, case materials and correspondence.
• Draft legal documents including third-party summons and complaints, notices of appearance, discovery responses, discovery demands, subpoenas, stipulations, consents to change attorneys, notice of entry, and other legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with depositions.
• Obtain and maintain medical and other records.
• Coordinate investigations, expert examinations and inspections.
• Organize and maintain file documents.
• Assist with motions and preparation of exhibits.
• E-file documents with NYSCEF and PACER.
• Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate/degree required
• At least 3 years’ experience working at a defense law firm
• Ability to complete trial prep work
• Assisting in court filings and basic motion practice
• Handling a No-Fault calendar
• Having an understanding of the court system – when, where, why, and how to file certain motions
• Having strong research skills
• Having familiarity with NY courts
• Having experience reviewing medical and accident reports
• Having client contact experience
• Strong oral and written communication and organization skills
• Prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Experience in Microsoft office
• Experience in Prolaw is a plus!

Salary Range:
Law Firm is offering a competitive salary range of $50, – $70, per year commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
Law Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Firm-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs – Commuter Benefits
• Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and HRA)
• 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Family Medical Leave (FMLA); Paid Family Leave (PFL); Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex); Short and Long-term Disability; Firm-paid Life Insurance; Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance; Voluntary Life Insurance; Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs – Commuter Benefits; Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and HRA); 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; 12 paid holidays per year; 3 weeks of PTO per year to start; Bereavement Policy; Jury Duty

Review and analyze discovery documents, case materials and correspondence; Draft legal documents; Obtain and maintain medical and other records; Coordinate investigations, expert examinations and inspections; Organize and maintain file documents; Assist with motions and preparation of exhibits; E-file documents with NYSCEF and PACER; Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation; Strong oral and written communication and organization skills; Prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task; Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Experience in Microsoft office; Experience in Prolaw is a plus!

Paralegal Certificate/degree required

Please direct your resume, office location you are applying for and salary requirements to Beverly Warwick (), Director of Human Resources.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate/degree required; At least 3 years’ experience working at a defense law fir; Ability to complete trial prep work; Assisting in court filings and basic motion practice; Handling a No-Fault calendar; Having an understanding of the court system; Having strong research skills; Having familiarity with NY courts; Having experience reviewing medical and accident reports; Having client contact experience

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