Paralegal - Employment Law Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1994, Harding Mazzotti, LLP is a law firm dedicated solely to the representation of injured persons with an emphasis on providing each client with an exemplary level of service. Our core value at Harding Mazzotti, LLP is kindness-to each other, to our clients, and to our community. Our mission is to make each and every client a part of our family.

Summary/Objective

ELU 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.

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 Federal Court and the New York State Court of Claims;
• Obtain and maintain client medical records in electronic filing system;
• Organize and maintain all legal documents in 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.

Required Education and Qualifications

Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

The preference for the candidate is someone with experience with employment law (EEOC charges, DHR complaints, Federal and NYS law complaints) cases. The unit handles employment discrimination cases, sexual harassment cases, wage and hour cases and other employment law complaints. Experience with Pacer and filing pleadings and documents in federal court, NYS court and with the EEOC is preferred. Experience with class action lawsuits is preferred, but not required. Any level of prior employment law paralegal experience will be considered as will paralegals with significant litigation experience in civil matters even if no employment law background.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as calculator, copy machine and printer.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.

The person in this position frequently communicates with coworkers, clients and/or outside vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

EEO Statement

Harding Mazzotti, LLP considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.