What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Abrams Fensterman?
Salary: $55k-$75k
Litigation Paralegal
Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115 attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.
We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to add a Paralegal to assist and support our Transportation Department/ Insurance Defense Group in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal in insurance defense litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense litigation from inception through trial.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including summonses, complaints, answers, discovery demands and responses, motions, notices of deposition, subpoenas, and trial preparation materials.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
- Review and summarize medical records, accident reports, and deposition transcripts.
- Handle electronic court filings (e-filing) in state and federal courts and maintain accurate records within the firms case management system.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, EUOs (Examinations Under Oath), arbitrations, mediations, and independent medical examinations (IMEs) with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
- Communicate with clients, experts, witnesses, and insurance carriers to facilitate case progression.
- Manage case calendars and deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance with court requirements.
- Assist in trial preparation, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, and witness materials.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation.
- Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.
- Proficiency in drafting and responding to discovery demands, motions, and legal correspondence.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and polished demeanor.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal case management software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Familiarity with insurance claims, Commercial and Personal Lines Auto Property Damage Claims, and No-Fault regulations is a plus.
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: $55k-$75k
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO & Life Insurance
- Location: On-site in Brooklyn, NY
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
