Paralegal - General Liability

$60,000 - $65,000/Yr

The Chartwell Law Offices, Llp - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for our New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will be proactive and possess prior experience in general liability. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. The firm prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. Our culture is built on collaboration and teamwork, rewarding skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery motions.
• Organizing, charting, and processing incoming records and invoices.
• Following up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail.
• Preparing answers and correspondence.
• Managing a large caseload and working with multiple attorneys.
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Conducting case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense.
• Assisting with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
• Retrieving documents from and saving to the document management system.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with NY courts including e-filing.
• Billing experience.
• Experience in drafting legal documents.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and calendaring skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO).
• Familiarity with Lexis Advance.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan