Paralegal/Case Coordinator - Litigation

Harding Mazzotti, LLP; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harding Mazzotti, LLP in Albany, NY is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal/Case Coordinator focused on Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Device litigation. The role supports attorneys through all litigation stages—federa l court matters from filing to discovery, settlement, and appeals.

This full-time position entails a 37.5-hour work week with a base salary in the range of $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Prior Mass Torts Litigation and Federal Litigation experience required.
• Experience with the Smart Advocate case management system required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and e-filing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze files and determine records needed to investigate and pursue cases.
• Review client medical records and create chronologies.
• Organize and maintain legal documents for attorney review.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints.
• E-filing of documents with the court and related filings.
• Assist with depositions, arbitrations, settlements, trials, and appeals.
• Manage discovery and monitor MDL dockets and filings.
• Maintain client contact and schedule interviews and meetings.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent communication

Legal case management

Mass tort litigation experience

Federal litigation experience

Tools

Smart Advocate

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Location Disclaimer: This position is based in Albany, New York. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Established in 1994, Harding Mazzotti, LLP is a law firm dedicated solely to the representation of injured persons with an emphasis on providing each client with an exemplary level of service. Our core value at Harding Mazzotti, LLP is kindness-to each other, to our clients, and to our community. Our mission is to make each and every client a part of our family.

Summary/Objective

Harding Mazzotti, LLP is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal/Case Coordinator with a concentration in Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Device(s) Litigation who will work alongside attorneys during all phases of the litigation process - mostly in federal court proceedings, from initiation of the case, through the discovery period, settlement or trial, and post-trial findings and appeals.

Please note that this is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze files and matters, determine records required to investigate and/or pursue the client’s case, and take action to obtain needed information;
• Review and analyze client medical records in the electronic filing system;
• Create client medical chronologies;
• Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation;
• Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, interrogatories, plaintiff profile forms, fact sheets, requests for production, and responses and settlement documents
• E-filing of legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, affidavits of service, motions with exhibits, and memoranda of law;
• Assist litigation attorneys, including preparation for depositions, arbitrations, settlement plan submissions, trials, and appeals;
• Discovery document review to assist attorneys with finding key information needed for prosecution of the case;
• Monitor the central MDL and individual case dockets in the federal court system including CMOs, PTOs, and defense filings;
• Assist with needed redactions in publicly filed documents;
• Create entries and follow a diary system to ensure cases move through the litigation process and work with attorneys to meet any case deadlines;
• Maintain regular telephone, email, and/or written contact with clients;
• Schedule interviews and meetings;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior Mass Torts Litigation and Federal Litigation Experience required.
• Experience with the Smart Advocate case management system required.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior Mass Torts Litigation and Federal Litigation Experience required.
• Experience with the Smart Advocate case management system required.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Fast paced, professional work environment.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

EEO Statement

Harding Mazzotti, LLP considers applicants for employment without regard to, anddoes not discriminateon the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.