Paralegal

BARRY MCTIERNAN & MOORE LLC • New York, NY

18d

About The Position

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is a full-service insurance defense litigation firm. Since 1930, BMM has represented Fortune 500 companies and their insureds in complex, high-exposure cases. The firm handles general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. Our excellence in all Toxic Tort areas has made the firm a leader in the defense of toxic tort claims.
The firm has adopted a metrics driven approach to managing litigation in the best interests of our clients.
We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding growth-filled experience. Barry McTiernan & Moore success is built on our focus and commitment to both our clients and employees!
BMM has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced litigation paralegal for our NYC office. Do you have recent hands-on experience working for an insurance defense firm and have strong knowledge of paralegal tasks? Are you able to sustain a thorough understanding of all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including experience operating within billable hours and time-tracking environment?

Requirements

• A strong foundation in civil litigation, with experience supporting attorneys in insurance defense matters.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of insurance defense litigation.
• Consistent billing habits to reach billing requirements.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems.
• Ability to manage and maintain attorney calendars and legal dockets, including deadlines, hearings, and court appearances.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and filing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence. Proficient in Lexis/Nexis.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of insurance defense matters, from the case’s beginning stages through trial and post-trial.
• Draft, review, file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses in state and federal courts.
• Manage large volumes of documents, including medical records, employment records, and historical exposure materials.
• Coordinate and prepare deposition materials, including notices, subpoenas, exhibits, and deposition summaries.
• Track and manage discovery deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, and insurance representatives in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness files, trial subpoenas, and courtroom logistics.
• Provide support to attorneys and team members on additional projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees