Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Harding Mazzotti, LLP

Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Tewksbury, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Harding Mazzotti, LLP, a renowned legal firm based in Albany, NY, is currently in search of a dedicated and seasoned Litigation Paralegal to become part of our esteemed team. The role of a Litigation Paralegal is crucial in providing essential support to our attorneys throughout the entire litigation process. This involves in-depth legal research, preparation of legal documentation, organization of case files, and assistance in trial readiness. If you are a proficient individual looking to advance in the legal sector, this presents an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to our dedication to achieving significant outcomes for clients. Responsibilities: Essential Functions • Assist litigation attorneys in handling cases, including preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. • Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, bills of particulars, various discovery demands and responses, and settlement documents. • Assist in drafting, filing, and serving various motions, including affidavits and memoranda of law. • File legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, applications for index numbers, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue. • E-filing documents in Federal Court and the Massachusetts State Court of Claims. • Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system. • Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation. • Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors. • Assist Attorneys in pre-litigation claim handling. • Schedule interviews and meetings. • Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Attention to detail. • Prior Personal Injury Paralegal Litigation experience. Compensation: $40,000 - $65,000 yearly

    • Essential Functions • Assist litigation attorneys in handling cases, including preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals. • Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, bills of particulars, various discovery demands and responses, and settlement documents. • Assist in drafting, filing, and serving various motions, including affidavits and memoranda of law. • File legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, applications for index numbers, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue. • E-filing documents in Federal Court and the Massachusetts State Court of Claims. • Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system. • Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation. • Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors. • Assist Attorneys in pre-litigation claim handling. • Schedule interviews and meetings. • Other duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.