What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bankruptcy Legal Assistant position at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing?
A nationally recognized boutique law firm with locations throughout New York that specializes in mesothelioma and personal injury cases is actively seeking a Paralegal for its Midtown Manhattan office.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail.
Job Summary: This position involves compiling facts and retrieving information, drafting and analyzing legal documents. Much of the role includes intense reading. Individuals should be motivated, meticulous and open to learning about asbestos bankrupt trust companies.
Job Title: Bankruptcy ParalegalLoca
tion: New York CityReports
To: Bankruptcy Claims Supervisor, Executive Director, and PartnersDepartme
nt: BankruptcyFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptBusiness Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Essential Responsib
ilities:• Read and Summariz
e Depositions• Document reviews.
• Draft Affidavits•
Draft Letters• Re
view Death cert
ificates and Estate documents for accuracy.• Review of patholo
gy, cytology, and chest x-rays for correct diagnosis of asbestos related diseases.• Review Expert rep
orts for details and accuracy.• Ability to manage
constantly changing priorities and be well organized.• Cure deficiencies
on already submitted claims.• Daily communicati
on with Trusts• Ability to keep p
ersonal information confidential.• Ability to succes
sfully submit a claim.• Execute audit req
uests from the Trusts within the required time. Qualifications:• B
.
A. in Legal Stu
dies, Political Science, or related work experience is a plus.• Exceptional verba
l and written communication skills• Meticulous attent
ion to detail• Excellent time ma
nagement skills• Affinity for read
ing• Ability to work i
ndependently, or part of a team, when needed.• Proficiency in MS
Office Suite, specifically Adobe, Word and Excel
