Seasoned Litigation Paralegal - legal/paralegal - job employment

Seasoned Litigation Paralegal - legal/paralegal - job employment

MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK and LEGAL CITIZEN

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

MUST HAVE PRIOR PI EXPERIENCE.

MUST SPEAK SPANISH

Candidate must be:

• Skillful in research and drafting of complaints for personal injury claims stemming from motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal attacks, product liability, medical and dental malpractice, assault, battery, false arrest claims.
• Order to show cause
• Motion work- default, vacate, renew, reargue, leave, appellate brief, time enlargement, restoration, withdrawal of counsel, protective orders, discovery extension, compel, preclude, strike, quash, contempt, summary judgment, speedy trial violations, certification of class, infant compromise, memo of law.
• Skillful in drafting demands, Bill of particulars, interrogatories, notice to admit, subpoenas, future pleadings, proposed orders, pretrial disclosures, stipulations, judgment enforcement, reply to crossclaim.
• Case preparation for mediation, trial, arbitration, scheduling of witnesses, expert testimony, blow-ups, trial exhibits, verdict sheets, consult judge rules and part rules, coordinating with clerks, judges, jury instructions.
• Strong understanding of PACER, WCB eCase (NY), NYSCEF (NY), eLaw (NY), eCourt (NY), EDDS (NY), Google calendar, Google Forum, Google Drive, Google Docs. Google Sheet, Smart Advocate, LexisNexis,
• Notary Public.

Additional Responsibilities DAY-TO-DAY:

Experience in establishing new Bodily Injury claims, processing No-Fault applications, managing settlement packages, loss wages, property damage claims, mileage reimbursement, and appointment scheduling.

Proficiency in navigating the Personal Injury claims process and managing caseloads independently along with calendar.

SA experience is a plus.

Efficiently managing a variety of secretarial tasks and complex duties within established guidelines, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting specific objectives and goals.

The position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth for the right candidate.