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Litigation Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Busy Personal Injury law firm looking to hire a full time experienced, detail-oriented paralegal. Candidate must be capable of handling all stages of negligence cases from intake to trial. Responsibilities and Duties Maintain client communication and update client database Coordinate investigations in-house and with private investigators Gather, review, and digest client medical records Communicate with insurance companies and defense counsel Maintain attorney calendar, schedule appointments, and depositions Prepare legal documents, including pleadings and motions along with exhibits thereto for service and filing. Qualifications and Skills Minimum of 3 years experience Must be self-motivated and able to work independently Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Must have effective time management, organizational and problem-solving skills Spanish Speaking a plus Salary commensurate with experience. Medical, dental and 401K benefits available. Please email your resume for consideration.