Paralegal

Provide legal administrative support using a working knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documents to draft pleadings, discoveries, motions and correspondence. Position responsibilities include:

• Provide efficient administrative support.
• Assist attorneys in handling cases from inception to the resolution of the matter.
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, various correspondence to clients and adversaries, etc.
• Assist in trial preparation and various discovery.
• Mail, fax, Efile, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
• Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
• Receive and place telephone calls.
• Schedule and make appointments.
• Draft and type office memos.

Skills & Abilities

• 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Paralegal
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume firm
• Attention to detail

Associate Attorney

The successful candidate should have 5 to 7 years’ experience in insurance defense and litigation. Candidates should be able to handle all phases of litigation from discovery to trial including:

• Develop appropriate legal strategy
• Conduct depositions
• Defend depositions of parties and experts
• Attend Court Appearances
• Prepare Motions
• Trial Preparation
• Communicate with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Claims Representatives

Skills/Licenses

• Admitted to New York State Bar and NY Federal Southern & Eastern Districts
• 5 to 7 years’ experience
• Strong writing skills and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and work independently
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to track and enter billable time
• Must have the ability to travel to court venues within New York City 5 Boroughs, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite