Paralegal

Hall-Booth-Smith,-P.c.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, PC in New York City seeks a litigation paralegal with 3+ years of complex insurance defense experience. You will assist attorneys from pleadings through trial, manage document discovery, draft pleadings and motions, interpret medical records, and coordinate depositions and meetings.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Rules.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in complex state and federal cases from pleadings through trial.
• Perform initial case assessments to determine discovery needs.
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal courts.
• Draft discovery requests and responses; prepare voluminous records and privilege logs.
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills.
• Prepare subpoenas for records; coordinate with experts and witnesses.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations; assist with trial readiness.
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month; assist with trial notebooks and exhibits.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Legal research

Pleadings drafting

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

New York City, 579 Fifth Ave, New York, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The New York office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Job Summary

The New York office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial;
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim;
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court;
• Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs;
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills;
• Prepare subpoenas for records;
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel;
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations;
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial;
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month: and
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

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New York City, 579 Fifth Ave, New York, New York, United States of America