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Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP

Paralegal

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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

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Paralegal Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP - 3.7 Purchase, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Pet insurance Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook E-filing platforms Organizational skills Law office experience Document viewing software Typing Legal case management Grammar Experience Adobe Acrobat Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a paralegal with prior law office experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is based in our Purchase, New York office and requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation and paralegal certification is a plus but not mandatory.
Experience Requirements:
3+ years' prior paralegal experience Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acrobat Highly proficient in typing with excellent grammatical accuracy Exceptional verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures Proficiency in drafting legal documents Proficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Courts Primary job duties include but are not limited to the following: Insurance defense litigation support Reviewing case assignments and examine claim documents, pleadings, and supporting records for consistency, legal sufficiency, and relevant deadlines Calendar management for assigned caseload Coordinating with support services, opposing law firms and courts Drafting legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as pleadings, discovery demands/responses, notices, affidavits, subpoenas, RJIs, and other routine legal documents Motion preparation and identification of exhibits Document productions and redactions Preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders Retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems E-filing & E-Service (State & Federal) Additional duties Summary As a Paralegal, you will be integral to supporting legal teams by managing case files and drafting essential documents. Reporting to attorneys, you will utilize core skills such as litigation support and document review. Your strong communication and organizational skills will ensure efficient case management and client interaction. With a Paralegal Certificate and proficiency in Microsoft Office, you will contribute to the success of our legal practice in a fast-paced environment.
MMP&S Benefits Include:
Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance •Salary Commensurate with
Experience Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
paralegal: 3 years (Preferred) law office: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Purchase, NY 10577 (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Purchase, NY 10577