Litigation Paralegal

Goldberg Miller & Rubin PC; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

HSA, FSA, dependent care, and travel/2

Voluntary insurances

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm seeking a litigation paralegal to join our growing team based in New York/New Jersey; hybrid/remote based on experience.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in preparing civil litigation matters for trial, handling discovery materials, drafting motions, subpoenas, and coordinating IMEs. 2+ years of legal experience and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Experience in insurance defense is a plus but not required.
• Paralegal certificate or related degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in preparing civil litigation matters for trial.
• Work with clients to receive discovery documents such as medical records and employment files.
• Review discovery materials – analyze and summarize medical records.
• Draft motions and discovery responses as well as other documents.
• Draft and send out subpoenas to providers and records retrieval companies.
• Set up independent medical examinations (IMEs).
• Prepare for trial.

Skills

Litigation support

Discovery management

Drafting motions

Strong communication

Organization

Paralegal certificate

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking a litigation paralegal to join our growing team based in New York/New Jersey. This position could be hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in preparing civil litigation matters for trial.
• Work with clients to receive discovery documents such as medical records, billing records, employment files, video footage from accident, etc.
• Review discovery materials – analyze and summarize medical records.
• Draft motions and discovery responses as well as other documents.
• Draft and send out Subpoenas to providers and records retrieval companies.
• Set up independent medical examinations (IMEs).
• Prepare for trial.

Skills

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; experience in insurance defense preferred but not required.
• Experience in civil litigation is a plus, but not required.
• Paralegal certificate or other related degree is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transportation accounts
• Voluntary insurances

Pay:

From $24/hour

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.