Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Health Department)

O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Health Department)

Albany, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team. The position is full-time in-person and will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications:

    • 3+ years’ experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant
    • Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands
    • Experience preparing for trials, including drafting and overseeing service of subpoenas, preparation of trial notebooks
    • Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice
    • Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery
    • High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software
      • Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments preferable
    • Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills and typing abilities
    • Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks
    • Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given
    • A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required

    The paralegal will perform the following;

    • Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules;
    • Case management and file review
    • Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence
    • Prepare cases for deposition and trial
    • Manage discovery and trial schedules
    • Review, organize and bate stamp medical records for discovery
    • Other duties and special projects as assigned

    Benefits;

    • Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals
    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Voluntary Dental and vision Insurance
    • 401K available after 1 year of employment
    • Parking
    • Salary commensurate with experience

    To be considered for this position candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references.