Growing insurance defense firm seeking a Paralegal for their Huntington office. The candidate must be a self-starter, have an ability to work independently as well as in a group setting. A successful candidate will possess exceptional writing, computer, and organizational skills. Knowledge of New York Workers' Compensation law and procedure are a plus.
The firm offers a competitive health care benefits package, including dental and vision plans, as well as participation in a 401K plan.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers;
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners;
- Source and verify important case information;
- Extensive knowledge of the discovery process is essential (ie. Demands/Responses, retrieval of medical records pursuant to HIPAA requirements, etc.);
- Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions;
- Preserve an updated case record system;
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as legal secretary or paralegal a plus;
- Knowledge of MS Office, MS Word and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, etc) required;
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills required;
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people;
- Legal Secretary/Paralegal certification or diploma is a plus;
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person