Emelybel is an associate with the firm, she handles all aspects of Insurance Defense Litigation. She is a graduate from St. John’s University School of Law. Prior to law school, Emelybel attended St. John’s University where she majored in Legal Studies and minored in Philosophy. While in law school she was involved with the St. John’s University School of Law Child Advocacy Clinic where she served as a Student Attorney for children seeking to solidify their immigration status in the United States. She was also a member of the Latin American Law School Association and served as the Director of Events for the Immigration Law Society. During her free time, Emelybel loves to read, cook, and bake.
Scahill Law Group is a prominent Insurance Defense firm on Long Island. We are seeking experienced and motivated paralegals and Legal assistants to join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Requirements
· 3 Plus years of experience as a Paralegal with working knowledge of insurance defense and/or Personal Injury Law
· Attention to detail, organized, time management
Job Type: Full-time – Hybrid Remote Work
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Scahill Law Group seeks a full-time Trial Attorney with a minimum of ten years of experience with an insurance defense background to take over a full pending caseload. The attorney would be responsible for representing civil defendants with primary venues being the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, and Suffolk in Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley. The position would require the Attorney to analyze lawsuits, prepare pleadings, conduct depositions and attend arbitrations, conferences, motions, and trials. The candidate must be organized, a team player, and able to handle a high volume of court appearances, virtual or/and in-person while handling a large caseload.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
QUALlFICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Legal Case Management Program experience is a plus. LexisNexis/TM
Attorney – Scahill Law Group
Responsible for handling a large volume of assigned litigation cases from inception through trial and to ensure all internal case handling and reporting requirements are consistent with the Scahill Law Group Litigation Philosophy and Litigation Management Guidelines. Provide the highest level of legal representation for Scahill Law Group Clients and their insureds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Minimum Skills and Competencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
Experience:
Work Location: One location
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for handling a large volume of assigned litigation from inception through trial and to ensure all internal case handling and reporting requirements are consistent with the Scahill Law Group Litigation Philosophy and Litigation Management Guidelines. Provide the highest level of legal representation for Scahill Law Group Clients and their insureds. Take ownership of any issue, problem, or error that could impact the company, policyholder, and/or loss participant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Minimum Skills and Competencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Skills:
Calendar Clerk
Job Description
A calendar clerk at Scahill Law Group, PC, is part of a team of dedicated professional’s that can handle a high-volume calendar. Under general supervision compile, verify and schedule daily calendars for court appearances of attorneys and perform other administrative duties related to the Calendar Department.
Essential Functions
· Experience scheduling Depositions
· Knowledge and understanding of the various court reporting agencies.
· Confirming court calendar, including but not limited to virtual conference, motions.
· Experience using a calendar system, such as a case management system to enter and keep track of all appearances.
· Contact attorneys and/or other parties regarding changes to court dates, including adjournments and cancellations.
· Review calendars to prevent over-booking.
· Interact with court, clients and attorneys on a daily basis.
Skills
· Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
· Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words).
· Attention to Detail: Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
· Time Management: Ability to manage one’s own time and utilize available work time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
· Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
· Dependability: Requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.