Client Tort Paralegal Aide

$26 - $39/Yr

CorVel - Brooklyn, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Brooklyn, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Under supervision, this position performs paralegal tasks associated with the defense of personal injury matters through various stages of legal proceedings in response to departmental needs. This job is dedicated to the CorVel and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority contract.

Responsibilities

• Investigative reports and other documents
• Review and handle requests for investigation and discovery
• Respond to court orders
• Prepare expert exchanges and trial subpoenas
• Conduct legal research
• Coordinate scheduling of witnesses for depositions and trial
• Aid in the management of cases throughout litigation

Requirements

• 2 years of law firm experience
• Paralegal experience required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Completion of paralegal course of study in a program approved by American Bar Association

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in torts is preferred

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal Insurance
• Parking and Transit FSA accounts
• 401K
• ROTH 401K
• Paid time off