Senior PIP Paralegal - Plymouth Rock Assurance

The Senior Paralegal will provide support to the New York House Counsel team to assist with all aspects of New York PIP litigation and arbitrations. The position requires a candidate with a strong attention to detail, experience in New York PIP litigation and the ability to meet deadlines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Draft PIP pleadings: including discovery demands, responses, motions, subpoenas, and EBT/EUO notices
• Prepare PIP arbitration submissions and supplemental submissions
• Review/prepare NOI and jury demands
• Perform legal research on all aspects of PIP litigation/ADR.
• Assist attorney(s) in preparing materials for trial.
• Upload documents to AAA platform and file documents electronically via NYSCEF
• Diary deadline dates, appearances, dates, etc.
• Address client and/or claim inquiries and concerns
• Perform basic fee schedule calculations pursuant to NYS Worker’s Compensation Fee Schedule
• Experience with declaratory judgment actions in NY is a plus
• Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity
• Execute tactics to ensure workforce efficiency and adherence to schedules
• Ability to perform the above duties independently and with minimal supervision
• Handle special projects as they arise
• Initiate and foster teamwork within the team to create and maintain an environment of partnership, quality service and superior organizational and analytical skills

Qualifications and Education:

• College degree. Paralegal certificate preferred
• Must have relevant legal and practical experience and knowledge of NY PIP litigation and arbitration procedures
• Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient with computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and phone skills
• Applicant should be able to multi-task and prioritize work efficiently

About the Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2.0 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 2,000 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.