Paralegal - General Liability

Responsibilities

• Must be able to independently prepare subpoena, review and summarize discovery responses and medical records completely.
• Schedule, notice, confirm, gather and produce all records related to Independent Medical Examinations, calendar relevant deadlines with strong follow up skills.
• Draft motions to compel, sanctions, for extraordinary relief and motions to enforce subpoenas.
• Perform verdict searches, docket searches, social media and background searches.

Position Requirements

• Must have a paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a New York defense paralegal required.
• Must have experience working both NJ and NY cases; experience using NY NYCHA/E-track filing system, NJ ECourts and PACER preferred.
• Experience in commercial motor vehicle defense, UM/UIM, premises liability, construction accident and product liability preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
• Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative and welcoming work environment
• Work-Life balance

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and represents C&W’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.