Paralegal

Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental options

Vision options

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Options

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a civil litigation defense firm, seeks a paralegal with prior law office experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation in Purchase, NY. The role requires four days in office and one day remote after a six-week in-office training period.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years paralegal experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills, and good legal terminology knowledge. Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' paralegal experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Typing highly accurate with strong grammar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents.
• Experience with electronic filings in State and Federal Courts.

Responsibilities

• Review case assignments and examine documents for consistency and deadlines.
• Calendar management for assigned caseload.
• Coordinate with support services, opposing firms and courts.
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, notices and subpoenas.
• Assist with motion preparation and exhibit identification.
• Organize case files and manage electronic document systems.

Skills

Paralegal

Litigation support

Document drafting

Calendar management

Legal terminology

Client interaction

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a paralegal with prior law office experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is based in our Purchase, New York office and requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation and paralegal certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years' prior paralegal experience
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acrobat
• Highly proficient in typing with excellent grammatical accuracy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents
• Proficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Courts

Primary job duties include but are not limited to the following

• Reviewing case assignments and examine claim documents, pleadings, and supporting records for consistency, legal sufficiency, and relevant deadlines
• Calendar management for assigned caseload
• Coordinating with support services, opposing law firms and courts
• Drafting legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as pleadings, discovery demands/responses, notices, affidavits, subpoenas, RJIs, and other routine legal documents
• Motion preparation and identification of exhibits
• Document productions and redactions
• Preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders
• Retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems

Summary

As a Paralegal, you will be integral to supporting legal teams by managing case files and drafting essential documents. Reporting to attorneys, you will utilize core skills such as litigation support and document review. Your strong communication and organizational skills will ensure efficient case management and client interaction. With a Paralegal Certificate and proficiency in Microsoft Office, you will contribute to the success of our legal practice in a fast-paced environment.

MMP&S Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance