Job Description
Our client, a defense litigation firm in White Plains, NY is looking to hire a litigation paralegal. The paralegal must be highly organized and detail oriented, with excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills. The paralegal must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
• Review, proofread, organize, assemble and draft discovery, motions and exhibits
• Summarize depositions
• Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses
• Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative materials to be analyzed and/or produced
• Utilize online ECF filing system on state and federal court levels
• Prepare and serve legal documents, including subpoenas, discovery requests, motions.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants
• Accurately record and maintain billable hours
• Perform administrative tasks such as editing billing statements, answering phones and maintaining files
Qualifications:
• At least 2+ years of paralegal experience required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be proactive and have problem solving skills
• Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
• Experience with Westlaw and TABS a plus
For immediate review of your resume, please send directly to emiller@roberthadleyassociates.com