Paralegal (On-Site)

Hereford Insurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Insurance Company in New York is seeking a knowledgeable Paralegal to support litigation and claims teams. The role requires in-person presence at our Long Island City office and full-time weekday hours.

You will create legal files, manage deadlines, draft and serve documents, coordinate with staff attorneys, and handle discovery and trial preparation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• In-person, full-time in Long Island City office.

Responsibilities

• Create the legal file after referral of litigation and enter data.
• Diaries the due date and assigns the staff attorney.
• Prepare and serve legal documents per attorney's instructions.
• Obtain extensions of time to answer summonses and complaints.
• Types and serves answers to summonses and complaints.
• Assist in prepping cases for trial, arbitration, or hearing.
• Respond to inquiries for outside counsel and claims department.

Skills

5+ years exp

Legal document drafting

Discovery responses

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

• Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments. Enters the data into the legal computer system
• Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives
• Follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e., prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc.
• Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney's instructions
• Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints
• Prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer
• Types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints
• Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepares exhibits
• Makes copies of legal documents and mail for the claims department
• Closes legal files and enters data into the legal computer system
• Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, or hearing
• Editing legal forms and documents, and preparing and serving legal documents
• Responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients, and the claims department regarding legal matters/cases
• Prepares and serves discovery demands, and responds to discovery demands
• In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits

Qualifications

5 Plus years of experience in the related fields preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred

This is an in-person role requiring full-time presence (Monday - Friday) in our Long Island City office.