PARALEGAL - FIRST PARTY DEFENSE

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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. Includes communication with attorneys and their staff, the Court, outside counsel, witnesses, etc. 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.

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.