Paralegal, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Litigation, Legal Secretary Skills, LexisNexis, Legal Briefs
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
- Must be proactive and have problem solving skills
- Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
- Experience with Westlaw and TABS a plus
Please apply today for an immediate interview!
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, proofread, organize, assemble and draft discovery, motions and exhibits
- Summarize depositions
- Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses
- Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative materials to be analyzed and/or produced
- Utilize online ECF filing system on state and federal court levels (NYSCEF, PACER)
- Prepare and serve legal documents, including subpoenas, discovery requests, motions.
- Communicate with clients, vendors, witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants
- Accurately record and maintain billable hours
- Perform administrative tasks such as editing billing statements, answering phones and maintaining files
Our client, a prominent law firm with offices throughout New York, has an immediate need for an experienced Paralegal, to join their winning team in White Plains.
Our candidate of choice must be highly organized and detail oriented, with excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team.