Paralegal - 5+ years - Insurance Defense

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis PLLC has an immediate opening for a Civil Ligation Insurance Defense Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in New York Civil Litigation and Trial practice. Must be able to manage a high-volume docket with trial experience and maintain daily billable timekeeping. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and reliably with a busy caseload. You will work with friendly, collegial attorneys and staff, in a family environment.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

Drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery. Preparing for depositions, meditation, and trial. Communicating with clients, claim specialists and expert witnesses. Ordering medical records and preparing medical chronologies. Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments. Case management and file organization. Summarizing witness testimony. Daily billable timekeeping Supporting up to 3 attorneys. E-filing of pleadings, motions, and service on all parties.

Paralegal Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or higher education. ABA approved certification is a plus. Minimum 5 years of third-party insurance defense experience. Minimum 5 years trial experience/PA civil litigation experience. Minimum 5 years trial experience/West Virginia civil ligation experience is a plus. Accuracy and attention to detail. Multitasking capabilities. Verbal and written communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. High level of discretion and confidentiality required. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and collaborate well with team members. Knowledge of Practice Master and NetDocuments is a plus Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendaring, and ECF Filing (State with Federal a plus)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Competitive Salary Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated! Apply Today! Please send your resume to apadilla@defensecounsel.com Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis PLLC is an equal-opportunity employer www.defensecounsel.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$66,696.95 - $80,323.20 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you open to working 100% onsite?

Experience:

Paralegal:

5 years (Required)

Insurance Defense:

5 years (Required)

Civil Litigation:

5 years (Required)

Location:

Melville, NY 11747 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Melville, NY 11747 (Required)

Work Location:

In person