Paralegal

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC•New York, NY

13d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 15 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking a Mass Tort Paralegal to join our New York City office. The ideal candidate should possess experience in handling asbestos litigation, be detail oriented and have knowledge of civil litigation procedures. Additional requirements include understanding of HIPPA regulations for the purpose of acquiring medical records, sound organizational methods, critical thinking, superb written and oral communication abilities, and proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel. Experience with forensic aspects of case preparation, review and summation of medical records, handling subpoenas, interfacing with experts and trial preparation are necessary as well as management of case related administrative duties.

Requirements

Experience in handling asbestos litigation
Detail oriented
Knowledge of civil litigation procedures
Understanding of HIPPA regulations for the purpose of acquiring medical records
Sound organizational methods
Critical thinking
Superb written and oral communication abilities
Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Excel
Experience with forensic aspects of case preparation
Review and summation of medical records
Handling subpoenas
Interfacing with experts
Trial preparation
Management of case related administrative duties
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Knowledge of legal terminology and U.S legal system
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
Proficient with electronic court filing
Proficient with Microsoft Office365
Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Proficient in ShareFile and Kroll preferred
Minimum two years substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting

Nice To Haves

College degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience
Experience in Mass Tort will be highly considered

Responsibilities

Preparation of legal documents such as depositions and pleadings
File documents with courts
Summarize cases and prepare reports for attorneys
Organization and management of documents, including managing spreadsheets and retrieval systems
Act as liaison among various parties including court for scheduling and sharing information
Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and respond to discovery requests
Assist with conducting research and investigating facts
Assist with trial preparation including assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings
Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
Performs other related duties as assigned