Paralegal - Health Law & Litigation

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Health Law & Litigation

Latham, NY

Fusco Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal on behalf of one of our valued clients, a well-established and highly respected law firm in the Capital Region.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to join a collaborative team that values professionalism, work-life balance, and career growth. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage attorney calendars and schedules
Manage case files from inception through trial
Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands, subpoenas, and other legal documents
Prepare cases for depositions, hearings, and trial
Coordinate discovery deadlines and litigation schedules
Review, organize, and Bates stamp medical records for discovery
Assist with commercial real estate transactions
Electronically file documents with local, state, and Federal Courts
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Support attorneys with special projects and additional legal administrative responsibilities
 

Qualifications and Experience 

2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, or Paralegal (additional experience welcomed)
Civil and commercial litigation experience
Experience drafting pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
Trial preparation and litigation support experience
Ability to organize and review medical records
Commercial real estate transaction experience
Experience with e-filing in local, state, and Federal Courts
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing software is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and time management
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively
Paralegal certificate or degree preferred, but not required
A willingness to learn and grow within specialized areas of litigation
 

Salary 

$54,000-$70,000

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.

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Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer

• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars and schedules
• Manage case files from inception through trial
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands, subpoenas, and other legal documents
• Prepare cases for depositions, hearings, and trial
• Coordinate discovery deadlines and litigation schedules
• Review, organize, and Bates stamp medical records for discovery
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions
• Electronically file documents with local, state, and Federal Courts
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Support attorneys with special projects and additional legal administrative responsibilities