Litgation Paralegal

National Law firm is currently seeking a full time Paralegal for their White Plains, and their Wall street NY offices  The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability insurance coverage with experience in both New York and Connecticut. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.
They also need someone for their Battery Park office. Same JD etc other than CT law being required.
 
Primary duties include:
 Drafting legal memorandum including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence and discover          Organize chart and process incoming records and invoices
 Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
 Prepare answers and correspondence
 Manage a large caseload and working with multiple attorneys
 Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure
Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
 Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
Retrieve documents from and save to document management system

Requirements
 Experience with New York and  CT courts including e-filing
 3 years as a litigation paralegal
 Billing experience
 Experience in drafting legal documents
 Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
 Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
 Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)
 Familiarity with Lexis Advance
Benefits:401(k),  Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid time off
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 plus Monthly Bonus's