Entry Level Legal Assistant/Paralegal for Insurance Defense Firm

Shearer PC • Glen Head, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Long Island law insurance defense firm located in Glen Head, NY seeks a legal assistant/paralegal. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases and collaborate with attorneys to provide outstanding legal support. At Shearer PC, every client matters...every case matters. We are used to tough facts and difficult adversaries. Our vast experience managing litigation from inception to conclusion is unmatched. Our success as a firm is our people. We are experienced, truly care about our role as advocates, and committed to being responsive to what our clients need and demand. We LISTEN. We are resourceful, bright and innovative in handling litigation. We ACT. We are bold in our defense of our clients' interests, persistent in our pursuit to achieve the best result possible, and formidable opponents to adversaries used to getting their way. We WIN. L ISTEN. A CT. W IN . That's what we do.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication and organization skills
• Prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Experience in Microsoft office

Nice To Haves

• Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze discovery documents, case materials and correspondence
• Some drafting of legal documents
• Management of attorneys' calendars/court appearances
• Obtain medical and other records
• Assist attorneys with management of case files
• File/e-file legal documents with NYSCEF and PACER (will train)
• Client contact

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of PTO per year to start
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
• On-site small executive gym with showers/lockers
• Medical
• Flexible work from home options available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed