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O Connell And Aronowitz Pc
Albany, NY (In Person)
Full-Time
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We are seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team in the health department at our Latham location. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications: 3+ years' experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands Experience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenas Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery Experience with commercial real estate transactions High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferable Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts Strong verbal and written communication skills Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required The paralegal/legal assistant will perform the following: Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules; Case management and file review Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence Prepare cases for deposition and trial; Manage discovery and trial schedules Review, organize and bate stamp medical records Other duties and special projects as assigned