Legal Assistant - We Hire People

ITS is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with at least eight years of experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation. Medical Malpractice experience would also be extremely helpful. Assisting Partners, Managing Attorneys, and Associate Attorneys in the litigation process from inception to completion of trial and/or settlement. Thoroughly familiar with both New York State and Federal Court procedures. Experience with administration papers and infant compromise orders would be beneficial.

Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days at home 2 onsite)

Duties include:

• Set up & organize files
• Draft & prepare of Summons & Complaints
• Draft & prepare Bills of Particular
• Draft & prepare all Discovery Demands & Responses
• Request & follow through obtaining all Hospital & Doctors records
• Draft & prepare Motions
• Interact with clients
• Work closely & assist attorneys on day-to-day case management of files
• Stenography A+ or fast long-hand dictation
• Familiar with Motion Practice & Calendar Practice
• Correspondence

We refer to the position as Legal Assistant as it combines the knowledge and experience associated with paralegal work with experienced secretarial skills. We need someone with both abilities.

.Hours: 9: 00 am to 5: 00 pm, 9: 30 am to 5: 30 pm, or 10: 00 am to 6: 00 pm (your choice)

Systems:

• Microsoft Word
• Clio case management system
• Outlook for e-mail
• Sage for check writing
• Internet: Mediconnect (for Medical Records retrieval)
• E-Law Tracking (for Court Date tracking)
• EFile-NYS Courts Electronic Filing System

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