Paralegal

About the Role

An experienced litigation paralegal in the New York office of Hall Booth Smith, PC, supporting complex insurance defense litigation with knowledge of both Federal and State Rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial.
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim.
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, including preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs.
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills.
• Prepare subpoenas for records.
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial.
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month.
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience.
• Knowledge of both Federal and State Rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings, and processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.