Paralegal
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
As a Paralegal at the law firm, you will play a crucial role in supporting the legal team throughout various phases of litigation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing litigation support for insurance defense cases
- Reviewing case assignments and claim documents
- Managing calendars for assigned caseloads
- Coordinating with support services, opposing law firms, and courts
- Drafting legal documents for attorney review and use, including pleadings, discovery demands/responses, notices, affidavits, subpoenas, and other routine legal documents
- Preparing motions and identifying exhibits
- Handling document productions and redactions
- Preparing witness and exhibit lists, along with trial binders
- Retaining expert witnesses, preparing expert indexes, and producing records
- Conducting e-filing and e-service
- Performing additional administrative duties as required
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for this Paralegal position should have:
- A Paralegal Certificate
- A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation
- Proficiency with computers, specifically in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent typing, grammar, and computer skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures
- Knowledge of defense litigation processes
- Proficiency in drafting legal documents
- Experience with electronic filings in State and Federal Courts
Salary Information:
The position offers a salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
The Paralegal position at the law firm includes a comprehensive benefits package, which comprises:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule and Work Setting:
- The position is full-time, with a typical schedule of Monday to Friday.
- The work location is hybrid remote, based in Woodbury, NY 11797, requiring the ability to commute to this location as needed.
Summary:
The Paralegal role at the law firm is integral to the success of the legal practice, involving comprehensive support for attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Your organizational and communication skills will facilitate efficient case management and client interaction, contributing to the effective handling of insurance defense litigation cases. With your Paralegal Certificate and proficiency in essential software tools, you will ensure that the legal team is well-supported and prepared for all phases of litigation.
