Litigation Paralegal
Mass Tort or Class Action
Location: New York, NY - Midtown Manhattan
Salary, Bonus, Benefits: Base salary to $72,000 and bonus and paid OT plus 401K. Comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, all paid holidays and more! Noted as a firm with a "great culture & people".
Organization: U.S. National Law Firm
Key Responsibilities:
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Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases
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Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys
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Draft correspondence including, Letters of representation, Notice of claims, Notice of Intentions, Bills of Particulars, responses to demands
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Research medical and legal literature
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Locate and interview medical experts
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Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other parties
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Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories
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Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters
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Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public
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Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders
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Organize client correspondence, prepare mailings and handle high call volume
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Accurately enter client data into company-based software program
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Assist attorneys with client depositions
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Organize and maintains case files
Skills and Experience:
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3+ years Legal Assistant experience in Mass Torts or Class Action is preferred
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Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Experience with any Billing Software
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Excellent Proofreading Skills
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Knowledge of Standard Office Methods and Equipment
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Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
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Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
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Solid Interpersonal Skills
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Understanding of the N.Y. state C.P.L.R. and laws and/or statues
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Use of Electronic filing system
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A person seeking real career stability and security with a national law firm noted as having an exceptional culture and people.
Contact to Apply:
Mary Suneetha
Managing Director
Filcro Legal Staffing
New York, NY 10017
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