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Title : Defense Litigation Paralegal

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # WYWL826975

Defense Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities: Create, update, and otherwise proactively manage multi-case/jurisdiction client reports, including spreadsheets, that track all aspects of case status, including substantive allegations, motions, settlement activity, statistics, and claimant information. Process authorizations and collect and compile medical records, including through vendors. Monitor and interpret reporting, court orders, calendars, etc. to identify, calendar, and communicate deadlines and appearances to attorneys and assist with all phases of discovery. Prepare reliance materials, binders, and exhibits for depositions, mediations and settlement conferences, expert review, and trials. Assemble motions and accompanying exhibits. Compile photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced. Prepare and serve various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests, motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents. Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel, and counsel for co-defendants as needed. Prepare deposition digests and summaries, analyze medical records, and draft chronologies. Using document management software, prepare document productions by analyzing, coding, redacting, and bates stamping documents. File electronically in both state and federal court. Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings, or assist at trial. Review, download, profile, and distribute case notifications received electronically. Accurately record and maintain billable hours. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3-4 years of defense litigation experience. Experience managing client reporting and case tracking documents. Experience processing medical authorizations and collecting and compiling medical records. Experience interpreting reporting, court orders, and other sources to identify and communicate deadlines and litigation events. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Must exhibit initiative and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and excel in a team atmosphere. Toxic tort and product liability experience is a plus. Experience reviewing medical and technical records is a plus. Experience utilizing SharePoint, e-discovery platforms, and trial technology tools is a plus. Military experience is welcome.

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