Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

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Paralegal The candidate will manage and meet discovery deadlines. Create and Update case manage spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and response and settled/discontinued actions. Prepare binder and exhibits for depositions, mediations, experts reviews, settlement conferences, arbitration and trials. Process authorizations and compel medical records, photographs, and other fact investigation 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, . subpoenas, discovery request motion, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing documents. Travel to court to file documents. 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. Confirm and maintain case calendar.

The candidate must have prior experience in a law firm and a Associates Degree. Must have significant Paralegal experience. Secretarial experience is a plus. Prior work with insurance company clients is also a plus. Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines is required. Should have 3+ years of Paralegal experience in a defense litigation firm. Must exhibit initiative and problem solving skills. Should have strong attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to effectively multi-task, meet deadline and excel in a team atmosphere. Should have computer literacy.