Experienced Paralegal Litigation Casualty Defense New York NY

Marshall Dennehey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off policy

401K

Bonus Program

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Join a prominent civil defense litigation firm as a Paralegal in New York, NY, where your organizational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued. This full-time role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment, focusing on litigation and casualty cases. You will play a crucial part in preparing for trials, conducting legal research, and coordinating with clients and courts. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a generous paid time off policy. If you're eager to advance your paralegal career and make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Litigation/Casualty Paralegal experience is essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage fast-paced Discovery and prepare for trial.
• Obtain, review, and analyze documents including medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Legal Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Job description

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its New York, NY office with Litigation / Casualty experience. Litigation includes products liability, trucking and transportation, commercial premises liability and construction related injuries.

Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team? Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload? If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus Program
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Job duties may include:

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
• Provide a medical record chronology
• Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
• Manage files and documents
• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
• Manage court docket calendar
• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
• Legal research
• Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles
• Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles
• Perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
• Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• Litigation/Casualty Paralegal experience.
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Compensation range: $45,000 - $80,000. The posted compensation range for this position is negotiable dependent upon experience level. Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.