Paralegal

Plymouth Rock Assurance • Uniondale, NY

17d • $68,000 - $91,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal will provide support to the New York House Counsel team to assist with all aspects of New York Bodily Injury &/or Subrogation practice. The position requires a candidate with a strong attention to detail, experience in New York BI litigation and the ability to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• College degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Should possess a minimum of 3 years litigation experience
• Must have relevant legal and practical experience and knowledge of NY BI litigation
• Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient with computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and phone skills
• The applicant should be able to multi-task and prioritize work efficiently

Responsibilities

• Draft BI pleadings: including discovery demands, responses, motions, subpoenas, and EBT notices
• Prepare BI arbitration submissions and supplemental submissions
• Review/prepare NOI and jury demands
• Assist attorneys with substantive summary judgment motions, including liability & threshold motions to dismiss and necessary affidavits
• Help with legal research on all aspects of personal injury litigation
• Aid attorneys with preparing materials for trial including subpoenaing records & contacting witnesses
• Upload documents to AAA platform and file documents electronically via NYSCEF
• Diary deadline dates, appearances, dates, etc.
• Address client and/or claim inquiries and concerns
• Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity
• Execute tactics to ensure workforce efficiency and adherence to schedules
• Ability to perform the above duties independently and with minimal supervision
• Handle special projects as they arise
• Initiate and foster teamwork within the team to create and maintain an environment of partnership, quality service and superior organizational and analytical skills

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 9 paid national holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options (medical, dental, vision)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Matching gift opportunities
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 7.5% of your base salary)
• Company sponsored social events
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree