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About the Role

Kaufman Dolowich is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with case preparation and fact-finding projects within their Woodbury, Long Island office. The Legal Support Department is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Manages attorney caseloads by exhibiting a high level of professionalism, and commitment to helping the Firm meet all our clients’ needs.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts, and prepares timelines, as well as demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Performs other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate required.
• 2+ years of Litigation experience required.
• General Liability or Insurance Coverage background preferred.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and software’s (NetDocs and West Law preferred).
• Ability to analyze legal documents, and conduct legal research, for accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Skills

• Legal terminology
• Legal principles
• Legal software (NetDocs and West Law preferred)
• Legal document analysis
• Legal research
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Technology skills

Location

• Woodbury, Long Island

Work Type

• On-site

Experience Level

• 2+ years of Litigation experience

Education Level

• Paralegal certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000 - $80,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offerings
• Discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program

About the Company

• Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.