Paralegal

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking a new addition to their Woodbury office Legal Support! The Paralegal works directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Manages attorney caseloads by exhibiting a high level of professionalism, and commitment to helping the Firm meet all our clients’ needs.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts, and prepares timelines, as well as demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Litigation experience preferred. 
• General Liability or Insurance Coverage background preferred.
• Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and software’s (NetDocs and West Law preferred).
• The ability to analyze legal documents, and conduct legal research, for accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

The total annual compensation for this position is $55,000 - $75,000.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.