Litigation Paralegals work alongside attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, from initiation of the case to the discovery period, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. Responsibilities: Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Assist litigation attorneys 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 number, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue. • E-filing documents in the Federal Court and the New York State Court of Claims. • Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system. • Organize and maintain all legal documents in an electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation. • Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors. • Schedule interviews and meetings. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Qualifications • Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Prior Litigation experience. Compensation: $40,000 - $65,000 yearly
• Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Assist litigation attorneys 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 number, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue. • E-filing documents in the Federal Court and the New York State Court of Claims. • Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system. • Organize and maintain all legal documents in an electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation. • Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors. • Schedule interviews and meetings. • Other duties as assigned.