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About the Role
Perform various legal tasks to assist attorney in representing insurance carrier in various first-party litigation and arbitration (i.e., uninsured motorist, loss-transfer subrogation, small claims, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Works with claims departments to effectuate referrals of new legal files.
- Opens files in case management software and sets up paperless legal files.
- Assists attorney with diary creation, management, and follow-up to ensure timely filing of papers with the Court.
- Responsible for monitoring incoming mail via physical and electronic means.
- Scans incoming physical mail.
- Organizes mail into electronic file folders.
- Responsible for monitoring department phone line/voicemail and answering/returning calls.
- Files pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with NYSCEF and EDDS.
- Communicates with claims examiners, vendors, process servers, outside counsel, and Court personnel.
- Processes and submits bills for payment.
- Assists with the management of legal department calendar.
- Monitors eTracks and AAA calendars.
- Prepares motions, petitions, answers, arbitration submissions, letters, and other legal documents.
- Assembles exhibits for various legal documents.
- Photocopies and serves legal documents via physical mail and electronic means.
- Prepares and files affidavits of service.
- Assists in preparing cases for trial and arbitration hearings.
- Requests and follows up for discovery.
Requirements
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, and/or 5+ years of paralegal experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word is required.
- Knowledge of TimeMatters, Imageright and/or Excel is a plus.
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize and work efficiently.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- TimeMatters
- Imageright
- Excel
Experience Level
- 5+ years of paralegal experience
Education Level
- Associate degree
- Paralegal certificate