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We are seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team in the health department at our Latham location. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant
- Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands
- Experience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenas
- Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice
- Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery
- Experience with commercial real estate transactions
- High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferable
- Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given
- A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required
The paralegal/legal assistant will perform the following:
- Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules;
- Case management and file review
- Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence
- Prepare cases for deposition and trial;
- Manage discovery and trial schedules
- Review, organize and bate stamp medical records
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Benefits:
- Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
- 401K after 1 year of employment
37.5 hour work week – Monday through Friday
- $28 - $30/hour
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