Job Description

Connecticut Office of Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg has an immediate need for a paralegal with at least three years of experience. This position requires an experienced, well-organized and independent paralegal to provide support to the attorneys at a growing insurance defense firm.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing Indexes, Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, P&L analyses and historical comparisons in Excel.
• Conducting case research via Internet, Pacer and LexisNexis, as well as FINRA arbitrator research.
• Managing large case files including discovery documents, pleadings, motions, reports and correspondence files.
• E-filing with State and Federal courts.
• Preparing documents for discovery in paper and electronic formats in response to opposing counsel requests.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining case calendar, subpoena database and collections spreadsheet.
• Working with vendors for electronic litigation support.
• Identifying and organizing exhibits.

Qualifications:

• COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT, with exceptions to Medical or Religious Exemptions. One of the essential functions of this position is the ability to work on-site within our New York City office. Effective September 2021, Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg requires all employees who access our offices firm wide to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, with exceptions to medical and religious reasons. By submitting your resume for consideration, you acknowledge that you will comply with WSSLLP’s vaccination and office access policies. Any questions about WSSLLP’s vaccination requirement should be directed to Margaret Hughes, Firm Administrator (hughes.m@wssllp.com).
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in a mid-sized to large law firm, preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform electronic research using LexisNexis and Pacer.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

Additional Information:

The firm offers competitive pay commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm founded more than two decades ago, with offices located in New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. We provide comprehensive defense litigation and insurance coverage services to our clients and are proud to represent many leading professionals, businesses, financial institutions and insurance companies. Our attorneys practice in the areas of Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Securities Broker-Dealers, Financial Advisors and Planners, Architects & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas).