Insurance Litigation Paralegal - Case Mgmt & Trial Prep

Hereford Insurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Insurance Company in New York is seeking a paralegal to assist an attorney in representing the insurance carrier in various first-party litigation and arbitration matters, including uninsured motorist and loss-transfer subrogation.

The role involves opening files, diary management, court filings, discovery requests, calendar coordination, and preparation of legal documents. Associate degree or paralegal certificate and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, and/or 5+ years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is required.
• TimeMatters and Imageright and/or Excel are a plus.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Opens new legal files with claims departments and sets up paperless files.
• Assists attorney with diary creation, management and timely filing of papers with the Court.
• Monitors mail (physical and electronic) and organizes into electronic folders.
• Answers calls and manages department phone line/voicemail.
• Files pleadings, motions, and other documents with NYSCEF and EDDS.
• Processes bills for payment and communicates with stakeholders.
• Manages legal department calendar and coordinates with attorneys and staff.
• Prepares motions, petitions, answers, arbitration submissions, and assembles exhibits.
• Serves documents via mail and electronic means; prepares affidavits of service.
• Assists in preparing cases for trial/arbitration and follows up on discovery.

Skills

Independence

Prioritization

Efficient work

Communication

Education

Associate degree/paralegal certificate

Tools

TimeMatters

Imageright

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hereford Insurance Company in New York is seeking a paralegal to assist an attorney in representing the insurance carrier in various first-party litigation and arbitration matters, including uninsured motorist and loss-transfer subrogation.

The role involves opening files, diary management, court filings, discovery requests, calendar coordination, and preparation of legal documents. Associate degree or paralegal certificate and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.