Paralegal
Harding Mazzotti LLP, Albany, NY, United States
Job Description
Job Description
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.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Fast paced, professional work environment.
Required Education and Qualifications
Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior litigation experience
Physical Demands/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
EEO Statement
Harding Mazzotti, LLP considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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.
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Job Description
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.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Fast paced, professional work environment.
Required Education and Qualifications
Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior litigation experience
Physical Demands/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
EEO Statement
Harding Mazzotti, LLP considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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.
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