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About the Role
Kaufman Dolowich, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Woodbury, Long Island office. This role involves supporting attorneys throughout all litigation phases, from inception to trial and resolution, within the General Liability practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, arbitration, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Manage attorney caseloads with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Review, organize, and analyze case files, pleadings, discovery materials, medical records, and other litigation documents.
- Draft discovery demands and responses, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, Requests for Admission, and Subpoenas.
- Coordinate depositions, summarize deposition transcripts, and prepare case chronologies and timelines.
- Review, summarize, and analyze medical records, accident reports, expert reports, and investigative materials to assist in the defense of claims.
- Prepare trial notebooks, arbitration binders, witness files, exhibit lists, demonstrative exhibits, and hearing materials.
- Assist with drafting motions, correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents.
- Manage document collection, review, redaction, and Bates stamping for production.
- Prepare and process HIPAA authorizations and obtain medical, employment, and other third-party records.
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other available resources.
- Assist with electronic filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
- Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel as necessary.
- Support attorneys in the defense of general liability matters, including premises liability, transportation, construction accident, product liability, and other personal injury claims.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the firm's litigation practice and office operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
- Experience handling General Liability matters strongly preferred.
- Experience reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing medical records and litigation-related documents.
- Knowledge of State and Federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to client service.
Skills
- NetDocs
- LexisNexis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal software applications
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
Location
- Woodbury, Long Island
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Paralegal Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $85,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits offerings
- Discretionary bonus program
- Billable hours-based bonus program
About the Company
- Kaufman Dolowich is a leading full-service national law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas.