Paralegal White Plains, NY

Classic Westchester•White Plains, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a paralegal with prior law office experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation and paralegal certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Requirements

3+ years' prior paralegal experience
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acrobat
Highly proficient in typing with excellent grammatical accuracy
Exceptional verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures
Proficiency in drafting legal documents
Proficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Courts

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance defense litigation
Paralegal certification

Responsibilities

Insurance defense litigation support
Reviewing case assignments and examine claim documents, pleadings, and supporting records for consistency, legal sufficiency, and relevant deadlines
Calendar management for assigned caseload
Coordinating with support services, opposing law firms and courts
Drafting legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as pleadings, discovery demands/responses, notices, affidavits, subpoenas, RJIs, and other routine legal documents
Motion preparation and identification of exhibits
Document productions and redactions
Preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders
Retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records
Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems
E-filing & E-Service (State & Federal)
Additional duties