Certified Paralegal

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, Woodbury
Jan 28, 2025
A well-known insurance/litigation firm is searching for a paralegal to join the team on a permanent basis! This position will feature drafting discovery demands, processing deposition transcripts, preparing trail/arbitration hearing binders, as well as other duties. Pay: $80,000/year Location: Woodbury, NY (Long Island) Hours: 9:00-6:00, Monday through Friday (Hybrid available) Responsibilities include: * Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings. * 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. * 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 and checks the Court's local rules. * Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits. * Drafts routine legal correspondence. * Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc. * Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping. * Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters. * Performs legal research. * Conducts social media searches. * 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 firm and office operations. Qualifications and Skills: * College Degree preferred. * Paralegal certificate required. * Excellent communication and organization abilities. * Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP. * Experience in using legal database software. * Familiarity with legal terminology and principles. * The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. * Strong technology skills. * The ability to perform legal research. * Strong organizational skills; must be detail oriented. * Familiarity with NYSCEF and PACER. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. * Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.