Paralegal

Segal McCambridge•New York, NY

3d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Segal McCambridge is seeking an experienced General Liability Defense Paralegal to join its New York City team and support defense attorneys handling a diverse portfolio of active litigation matters. The paralegal will contribute throughout the life cycle of cases, from initial case development and discovery through depositions, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation. The role involves substantive case-related assignments, managing complex litigation matters, and helping cases progress efficiently toward resolution. It is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment.
Experience supporting attorneys with litigation matters, including discovery, document management, case organization, and litigation deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other team members.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with electronic document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and litigation databases.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in general liability defense, insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, automobile liability, or other civil defense litigation.
Experience assisting with medical records review, deposition preparation, discovery responses, and case chronologies.
Familiarity with New York state and federal court procedures and litigation practices.
Experience with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.
Experience supporting attorneys with trial preparation and trial-related assignments.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent relevant training.

Responsibilities

Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, notices, correspondence, settlement documents, and other legal materials for attorney review.
Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, organization, production, and tracking outstanding requests.
Review and organize medical records, incident reports, photographs, contracts, employment records, and other case documents.
Assist with factual investigations, case evaluations, and preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Prepare deposition summaries and chronologies, and organize key case facts and evidence.
Draft and issue subpoenas for records and depositions, monitor responses, and coordinate with third-party record providers.
Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, court personnel, expert witnesses, medical providers, and outside vendors.
Assist with identifying, retaining, and coordinating expert witnesses and organizing expert-related materials.
Maintain electronic and physical case files, document indexes, and litigation databases.
Manage calendars and docketing systems to track court deadlines, discovery schedules, depositions, and other critical dates.
Support e-discovery processes and maintain electronic records using document management and litigation support platforms.
Assist with settlement preparation, organize supporting documentation, and maintain settlement-related records.
Track billable time and maintain accurate time entries in accordance with firm procedures.
Perform legal research and other substantive litigation support tasks as requested by attorneys.
Assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial, hearings, depositions, and other litigation proceedings.
Organize exhibits, deposition transcripts, medical records, demonstrative materials, and other evidence.
Prepare and maintain trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness files, and other case materials.
Coordinate collection and organization of documents and information needed for trial preparation.
Support pretrial submissions, witness preparation materials, and trial-related logistics.
Manage time-sensitive assignments and help ensure case materials are complete, accurate, and accessible.
Collaborate with attorneys and litigation team members to keep matters organized and moving forward efficiently.