Legal Staff Paralegal in Garden City, NY

Law Firm

Garden City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Garden City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Defense Litigation Paralegal

Job 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.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Paralegal Certificate or degree is required.
- At least three years of experience working at a defense law firm.
- Ability to complete trial preparation work.
- Experience in assisting with court filings and basic motion practice.
- Experience handling a No-Fault calendar.
- Understanding of the court system, including when, where, why, and how to file certain motions.
- Strong research skills.
- Familiarity with NY courts.
- Experience in reviewing medical and accident reports.
- Client contact experience.
- Strong oral and written communication and organization skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in Prolaw is a plus.
- A Notary Public license is a plus.

Salary Information:
- The salary range is $50, – $70, per year, commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule available at this time, though the schedule is subject to change.
- The law firm offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, family medical leave, paid family leave, domestic partner benefits, 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, pre-tax medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement savings plan, 401(k) matching program, 12 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks of PTO per year to start, bereavement policy, and jury duty leave.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm began in 2002 with a focus on representing insurance clients in New York and has grown to over 100 lawyers across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The firm is committed to providing highly-experienced representation in all areas of civil litigation, aiming for swift, cost-effective case resolutions with favorable outcomes for clients. The law firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a prestigious rating awarded after a rigorous screening process. The attorneys at the firm have handled thousands of cases across numerous practice areas in the Northeast and are known for their trial expertise, having tried over 500 cases since the firm's inception. The firm's approach involves providing sound legal counsel and excellent client service, principles that have guided its growth and success.