Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

hourly

Litigation Paralegal (Records) – Job Description

H1: Join Our Award-Winning Litigation Team as a Paralegal (Records) in New York!
H2: Are you an experienced litigation paralegal ready for an exciting new adventure?

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in New York

Tyson & Mendes, a renowned insurance defense litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join our award-winning team in New York. If you thrive in a fast-paced defense firm environment and have experience in personal injury and construction defect law, we want to hear from you. This position offers hybrid work opportunities, allowing for three days a week in office.

About Tyson & Mendes

At Tyson & Mendes, we are committed to providing top-tier legal services to our clients while fostering a supportive and respectful work environment. As a paralegal or legal assistant on our team, you will work closely with our talented attorneys in a collaborative and team-oriented culture that values respect, diversity, and inclusivity.

Why Choose Tyson & Mendes?

- Team Structure: Join a collaborative team of legal professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise.
- Respectful Culture: Be part of a workplace that celebrates respect, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Hybrid Opportunities: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options that fit your lifestyle.
- Approachable Leadership: Work with accessible leadership that encourages open communication and growth.
- Educational and Training: Take advantage of continuous learning and development opportunities to sharpen your legal skills.

Join Our Growing Team

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual looking to advance your legal career with a firm that values employee growth and development, Tyson & Mendes is the perfect place for you. Join us and take your career to new heights!

Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys with retrieving necessary records.
- Independently obtain authorizations and request, follow up on, and organize records (medical, billing, etc.).
- Manage trial preparation including trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, and subpoenas.
- Enter billable time on a contemporaneous basis.
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience.

Requirements:

- Paralegal certification (preferred).
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Ability to work in the New York office at least 3 days per week.
- Experience in the state of New York and Connecticut is highly encouraged.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules).
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits:

- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee).
- 401K matching.
- Paid parental leave.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield.

Why Tyson & Mendes?

Tyson & Mendes is one of the country’s fastest-growing civil defense firms, known for our innovative and progressive approach to law firm management. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and diverse firm that breaks the mold of traditional law firms. Our talented team has made a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people through our exceptional legal work and commitment to providing unparalleled service and achieving exceptional results for our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tyson & Mendes is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Attention to Detail

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Salary Information:

- Pay range: $25 - $38 USD hourly.