Insurance Defense Paralegal

Insurance Defense Paralegal Kennedys Law - UK - 3.3 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Appeals Westlaw 5 years Litigation discovery assistance HIPAA Legal motion preparation Organizational skills Productivity software Senior level Paralegal Certificate Documentation review Communication skills Full Job Description Kennedys, a global law firm with offices throughout the US, seeks a full-time Paralegal with 5+ years of solid insurance litigation experience related to NY law to join our team in our New York City Office. This is a really exciting opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to join a growing, global law firm. Key responsibilities Ability to review/analyze and summarize medical records and add relevant dates/information to the medical chronology Prepare answers to Discovery with client contact Prepare discovery motions (Motions to Extend Discovery, Motion to Compel Discovery and Motion Dismiss Complaint for Plaintiff's Failure to Provide Discovery) Experience reviewing Plaintiff's Answers to Interrogatories Schedule and coordinate IME's for plaintiff Research (Westlaw preferred) and other online sources Assist in retention of experts with experience in dealing with outside vendors Prepare HIPPA Authorization Forms for Plaintiff's execution and return Retrieval of medical records from providers and Third-Party vendors Follow-up with providers to ensure receipt of records of HIPPA request Perform Jury Verdict Searches using Westlaw Preparation of appeals, motions and privilege logs Production of documents Shepardizing [blue booking]cases Our ideal candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience [Insurance Defense Litigation] Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Thorough working knowledge of and experience working the Federal and New York court system Experience drafting and entering time entries Experience with Westlaw Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred or relevant years of experience. The annualized salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000. However, this is contingent upon level of experience, practice group, location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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