Law - Paralegal

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking a Mass Tort Paralegal to join our New York City office . The ideal candidate should possess experience in handling asbestos litigation, be detail oriented and have knowledge of civil litigation procedures. Additional requirements include understanding of HIPPA regulations for the purpose of acquiring medical records, sound organizational methods, critical thinking, superb written and oral communication abilities, and proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel. Experience with forensic aspects of case preparation, review and summation of medical records, handling subpoenas, interfacing with experts and trial preparation are necessary as well as management of case related administrative duties.

Position Description:

Preparation of legal documents such as depositions and pleadings

File documents with courts

Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys

Organization and management of documents, including managing spreadsheets and retrieval systems

Act as liaison among various parties including court for scheduling and sharing information

Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and respond to discovery requests

Assist with conducting research and investigating facts

Assist with trial preparation including assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings

Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services

Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to function well in a high paced environment

Knowledge of legal terminology and U.S legal system

Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes

Proficient with electronic court filing

Proficient with Microsoft Office365

Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred

Proficient in ShareFile and Kroll preferred

Qualifications:

High school degree or equivalent required; college degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience.

Minimum two years substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting

Experience in Mass Tort will be highly considered

Physical Requirements:

Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer

Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners

Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds

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