POSITION: Mass Tort Paralegal
LOCATION: New York, NY 10019 – Midtown Manhattan
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Base salary to $60,000 plus bonus and well paid OT, Medical benefits, generous vacation and sick/personal days, all paid holidays, 401K, and much in a firm noted for an exceptional culture with a history of career growth, stability and security.
ORGANIZATION: Law Firm
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases
- Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys
- Draft correspondence including, Letters of representation, Notice of claims, Notice of Intentions, Bills of Particulars, responses to demands
- Research medical and legal literature
- Locate and interview medical experts
- Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts, and other parties
- Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories
- Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters
- Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks, and binders
- Organize client correspondence, prepare mailings and handle high call volume
- Accurately enter client data into a company based software program
- Assist attorneys with client depositions
- Organize and maintains case files
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 3+ years Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience with Mass Torts or Class Action is ideal
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with Billing Software
- Excellent Proofreading Skills
- Knowledge of Standard Office Methods and Equipment
- Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
- Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
- Solid Interpersonal Skills
- Understanding of the N.Y. state C.P.L.R. and laws and/or statues
- Use of Electronic filing system
TO APPLY: If your experience meets the requirements of this position, please submit your resume
