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Harris Beach Murtha · 2 days ago

Trial Paralegal - Defense Litigation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Harris Beach Murtha is an innovative law firm with over 165 years of history, seeking a Trial Paralegal in their New York, NY office. The role involves assisting attorneys in Mass Torts and Product/General Liability practice groups, preparing cases for trial, and managing various legal documentation and communications.

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Responsibilities

Prepare cases for trial, from inception, and actively participate in depositions, mediations, expert consultation, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials

Review records, manage and meet discovery deadlines

Utilize spreadsheets to manage and update case activity to assist attorneys with case monitoring and client reporting

Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses and settled/discontinued actions

Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced

Utilize online ECF filing system on both state and federal court levels

Prepare and service of various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents

Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings or assist at trial

Proofread and assemble motions and accompanying exhibits

Review, download, profile and distribute case notifications received electronically

Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants as needed

Create table of contents and table of authorities

Draft various pleadings, discovery and correspondence as directed

Qualification

Trial experienceParalegal certificateMS Office proficiencyNotary PublicBachelor’s degreeMultitaskingClient service skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

3-5+ years of trial experience in defense litigation practice areas

Paralegal certificate

Exceptional oral and written communication, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style

Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with expertise in creating TOCs, TOAs and applying styles

Excellent multitasking and time management abilities

Superior client service and listening skills for anticipating needs of clients and attorneys

Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently to complete them

Exhibit the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting, proactively and without excessive supervision

Demonstrate good organizational skills for prioritizing workload

Believe in the firm's core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment

Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm

Are able/willing to work in the office at least 3 days a week