Paralegal - Labor Law

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is a full-service defense litigation firm. Since 1930, BMM has represented Fortune 500 companies and their insureds in complex, high-exposure cases. The firm handles general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. Our excellence in all Toxic Tort areas has made the firm a leader in the defense of toxic tort claims. The firm has adopted a metrics-driven approach to managing litigation in the best interests of our clients.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. Trial Paralegal Role

Barry McTiernan & Moore’s Manhattan office is currently seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal. This role is ideal for a highly organized litigation professional with substantial experience preparing cases for trial, managing complex attorney calendars, coordinating discovery and depositions, and ensuring compliance with multiple litigation deadlines across a high-volume caseload.

Although no formal paralegal certificate is required, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense, premises liability, New York Labor Law, municipal defense, or general liability matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys from the inception of case through trial while playing a critical role in trial preparation, case management, and litigation support. The candidate will also work with investigators, expert witnesses, insurance carriers, clients, and third-party vendors to facilitate case development and trial readiness by retaining and managing experts and investigators, scheduling inspections and independent medical examinations, obtaining records and reports, coordinating witness availability, and serving as a key point of contact to ensure seamless communication among all parties throughout the litigation process.

Assist attorneys with jury selection materials, verdict research, and trial presentations.

Ensure compliance with firm, court, and client reporting requirements.

Draft legal documents including, but not limited to discovery demands and responses, authorizations, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other litigation documents.

Process medical authorizations and coordinate the collection and review of medical records.

Gather, organize, and distribute records and supporting materials to experts.

Schedule expert reviews, inspections, examinations and meetings in a timely manner.

Collaborate closely with attorneys to support litigation strategy and case development.

Provide exceptional organizational support in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in an insurance defense firm.

Significant trial preparation experience, including preparation of exhibits, trial binders, witness materials, and courtroom logistics.

Strong understanding of New York litigation procedures, discovery practice, and court deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Experience with legal document management and case management systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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