Paralegal - Personal Injury Litigation

Harding Mazzotti LLP•Village of Colonie, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, Harding Mazzotti, LLP is a law firm dedicated solely to the representation of injured persons with an emphasis on providing each client with an exemplary level of service. Our core value at Harding Mazzotti, LLP is kindness-to each other, to our clients, and to our community. Our mission is to make each and every client a part of our family. Summary/Objective Litigation Paralegals work alongside attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, from initiation of the case to the discovery period, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior litigation experience

Responsibilities

Assist litigation attorneys handling cases, including preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals
Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, bills of particulars, various discovery demands and responses and settlement documents
Assist in drafting, filing and serving various motions, including affidavits and memoranda of law
File legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, applications for index number, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue
E-filing documents in Federal Court and the New York State Court of Claims
Obtain and maintain client medical records in electronic filing system
Organize and maintain all legal documents in electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation
Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses and outside vendors
Schedule interviews and meetings
Other duties as assigned.