Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

No

H1: Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – New York, NY
H2: Join the Legal Team at a Leading Law Firm in New York City

The law firm of Marshall Dennehey is currently seeking an experienced Paralegal with a background in Litigation and Casualty Defense to join our team in New York, NY. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $45,000 - $80,000, depending on experience.

We are a large civil defense litigation firm with a focus on products liability, trucking and transportation, commercial premises liability, and construction-related injuries. We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized paralegal who can manage a fast-paced workload, including Discovery and trial preparation, and independently handle a caseload.

If you are looking to advance your paralegal career and be appreciated for your skills, efforts, and dedication, we want to hear from you. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive health insurance package, generous paid time off, 401K, bonus program, and a hybrid schedule of remote and in-office work.

Responsibilities:

- Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records
- Prepare medical record chronologies
- Organize trial materials, including notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
- Compile evidence and supporting information from various sources
- Manage files and documents
- Coordinate with support services, clients, opposing law firms, and courts
- Maintain court docket calendar
- Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
- Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
- Conduct legal research and analysis of case issues
- Communicate with experts and investigate their qualifications and experience
- Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Associate's degree required
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Experience in Litigation and Casualty Defense
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team

At Marshall Dennehey, we are committed to providing equal pay opportunities for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws. We value workplace diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply through our website or using your LinkedIn profile. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies.

Join our team at Marshall Dennehey and take the next step in your paralegal career with a leading law firm in New York City.