Paralegal - Personal Injury Litigation

Harding Mazzotti, LLP, a renowned legal firm based in Albany, NY, is currently in search of a dedicated and seasoned Litigation Paralegal to become part of our esteemed team. The role of a Litigation Paralegal is crucial in providing essential support to our attorneys throughout the entire litigation process. This involves in-depth legal research, preparation of legal documentation, organization of case files, and assistance in trial readiness. If you are a proficient individual looking to advance in the legal sector, this presents an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to our dedication to achieving significant outcomes for our clients.

$40,000 - $65,000 yearly

Essential Functions

• Assist litigation attorneys in handling cases, including preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, bills of particulars, various discovery demands and responses, and settlement documents.
• Assist in drafting, filing, and serving various motions, including affidavits and memoranda of law.
• File legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, applications for index numbers, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue.
• E-filing documents in Federal Court and the New York State Court of Claims.
• Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system.
• Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation.
• Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors.
• Schedule interviews and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Prior Personal Injury Paralegal Litigation experience.

Established in 1994, Harding Mazzotti, LLP is a law firm dedicated solely to the representation of injured persons with an emphasis on providing each client with an exemplary level of service. Our core value at Harding Mazzotti, LLP is kindness to each other, to our clients, and to our community. Our mission is to make each and every client a part of our family.

Harding Mazzotti, LLP considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.