Paralegal

Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal New York Metro Area law firm with national practice seeks paralegal with at least three (3) year’s defense litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance defense litigation and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of cases and collaborate with attorneys to provide outstanding legal support. Notary Public license a plus. Paralegal Degree or Certificate strongly preferred.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Essential Functions Review and analyze discovery documents, case materials and correspondence.Draft legal documents including third-party summons and complaints, notices of appearance, discovery responses, discovery demands, subpoenas, stipulations, consents to change attorneys, notice of entry, and other legal documents and correspondence.Assist with depositions.Obtain and maintain medical and other records.Coordinate investigations, expert examinations and inspections.Organize and maintain file documents.Assist with motions and preparation of exhibits.E-file documents with NYSCEF and PACER.Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation.
Applicants should possess the following: Strong oral and written communication and organization skillsPrioritization skills with the ability to multi-taskAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detailExperience in Microsoft officeExperience in Prolaw/NetDocs is a plus!
Qualifications:Paralegal Certificate/degree preferredAt least 3 years’ experience working at a defense law firmAbility to complete trial prep workAssisting in court filings and basic motion practiceHandling a No-Fault calendarHaving an understanding of the court system - when, where, why, and how to file certain motionsHaving strong research skillsHaving familiarity with NY & NJ courtsHaving experience reviewing medical and accident reportsHaving client contact experience
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type:Full-time (with Hybrid schedule available at this time)Hybrid Schedule Subject to Change (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary Range:$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year - Commensurate with Experience
PMT Office Location: Elmsford, NY I New York, NY I Garden City, NY
We offer a competitive benefits package to all our employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Family Medical Leave (FMLA)Paid Family Leave (PFL)Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)Short and Long-term DisabilityFirm-paid Life InsuranceEmployee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceVoluntary Life InsurancePre-tax Parking and Transit Programs – Commuter BenefitsPre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and HRA)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan401(k) Matching Program12 paid holidays per year3 weeks of PTO per year to startBereavement PolicyJury Duty
About Us: Pillinger Miller Tarallo began in 2002 with a handful of lawyers representing insurance clients inNew York and has grown into over 100 lawyers located throughout New York, Connecticut, NewJersey and Pennsylvania. We have been able to achieve this successful growth by providing highly-experienced representation to our clients in all areas of civil litigation.Our primary objective is the swift, cost-effective resolution of cases with the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.
Our Firm is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating achieved only by a select group of law firms after a rigorous screening process.
Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases across numerous practice areas throughout theNortheast. Moreover, we are known as the “go to” trial firm since our attorneys have tried over500 cases since the formation of the firm. Our approach to each and every case is to provide not only sound legal counsel, but also to ensure excellent client service. xzbcwsv The foregoing principles have guided us over the years and have laid a foundation for our attorneys to build upon for the future.