Paralegal

Plymouth Rock Assurance • Uniondale, NY

20d • $68,000 - $91,000

About The Position

The Paralegal will support the New York House Counsel team with all aspects of New York bodily injury and/or subrogation practice. The role requires strong attention to detail, experience in New York bodily injury litigation, and the ability to meet deadlines. The Paralegal is expected to perform duties independently with minimal supervision and to help maintain an efficient, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Relevant legal and practical experience and knowledge of New York bodily injury litigation.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and strong phone skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• College degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft bodily injury pleadings, including discovery demands and responses, motions, subpoenas, and examination-before-trial notices.
• Prepare bodily injury arbitration submissions and supplemental submissions.
• Review and prepare notices of issue and jury demands.
• Assist attorneys with substantive summary judgment motions, including liability and threshold motions to dismiss and necessary affidavits.
• Assist with legal research on all aspects of personal injury litigation.
• Help attorneys prepare trial materials, including subpoenaing records and contacting witnesses.
• Upload documents to the AAA platform and file documents electronically through NYSCEF.
• Diary deadline dates, appearances, and other dates.
• Address client and/or claim inquiries and concerns.
• Enter and maintain information in the case management system and ensure data integrity.
• Execute tactics to promote workforce efficiency and adherence to schedules.
• Perform duties independently and with minimal supervision.
• Handle special projects as they arise.
• Initiate and foster teamwork to create and maintain an environment of partnership and quality service, supported by strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Four weeks of accrued paid time off and nine paid national holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Low-cost health insurance options with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements.
• Auto and home insurance discounts.
• Matching gift opportunities.
• Annual 401(k) employer contribution of up to 7.5% of base salary.
• Company-sponsored social events.
• Paid family leave options, including paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed