Paralegal - New York, United States - Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Description
Overview:
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
- Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
- Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
- Processes deposition transcripts.
- Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
- Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
- Assists with efiling in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rules.
- Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits.
- Drafts routine legal correspondence.
- Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc.
- Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
- Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
- Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
- Conducts social media searches.
- Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
- Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
- Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.
Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate or 5+ years experience required.
- Experience with PACER and NYSCEF required.
- Litigation experience preferred.
- Financial/Securities or Insurance Coverage background preferred.
- Excellent communication and organization abilities.
- Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP.
- Experience in using legal database software (NEOS and West Law preferred).
- Familiarity with legal terminology and principles.
- The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
- Strong technology skills.
- The ability to perform legal research.
- Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- The total annual compensation for this position is $55,000 $75,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other jobrelated factors permitted by law._
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