Paralegal

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY•New York, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal supports a team of attorneys practicing insurance defense. The role handles discovery-related work, including drafting and responding to demands for Bills of Particulars, Discovery and Inspection, and Notices to Admit. The Paralegal cultivates effective working relationships with insureds and ensures assigned work is completed on time. The role also supports case preparation, legal research, document drafting, scheduling, and communications with court officials and opposing counsel. The Paralegal manages discovery matters with minimal attorney oversight and prepares responses and demands for attorney review. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of insurance personal injury defense litigation support experience.
At least 2 years of recent experience handling discovery responses for complex litigation claims.
Familiarity with the New York Electronic Court filing system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other databases.
Demonstrated ethical conduct and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to develop customer relationships.
Ability to resolve problems and develop action plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and facilitate team meetings.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or degree.
Experience with Trial Works and ImageRight.
Notary Public for the State of New York.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with information gathering and legal research for cases, including obtaining employment, financial, and medical records and legal documentation.
Draft and proofread legal documents, including complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, impleaders, and appeals.
Communicate with court officials and opposing counsel on behalf of clients and attorneys.
Manage attorney calendars for scheduling non-party witness examinations before trial (EBTs) pursuant to subpoenas, and occasional site inspections.
Manage case discovery with minimal attorney oversight and prepare responses and demands for attorney review.
Determine and obtain materials needed for different types of litigation, such as contracts, work logs, and log books.
Keep current with rules concerning discovery responses and verifications.
Help attorneys prepare for trials, arbitrations, depositions, and other court appearances.
Research legal publications and databases for laws and court decisions relevant to current cases.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.