Paralegal

Company Overview:

Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP is a defense law firm with over 75 attorneys who provide legal services to clients across various industries. With offices in both NY and NJ, our firm is committed to delivering comprehensive and personalized legal solutions. We have a dynamic team of experienced attorneys who achieve outstanding results for our clients. Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP values integrity, professionalism, and a client-centered approach.

Job Description:

We are actively seeking Certified Paralegals to contribute to our firm's success and support our attorneys in delivering exceptional legal services. We are hiring Certified Paralegals in all of our offices: Irvington, NY, Manhattan, NY, Woodbury, NY, and Hackensack, NJ. As a Paralegal at Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP, you will play a crucial role in assisting our legal team in case preparation, document management, research, and other essential tasks. You will also need to review and summarize medical records.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct thorough legal research and provide summaries and analysis to support attorneys' case strategies.

· Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing files.

· Review and summarize medical records.

· Assembling motions and other pleadings (including assembling of exhibits, transcripts and other pertinent documents) and filing on NYSCEF.

· Drafting standard pleadings (answers, deposition notices, notice to produce, RJIs, bills of particulars, etc.).

· Drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, response to Court Orders, etc.).

· Assist with medical record retrieval and document management as well as coordination and designation of defense IMEs.

· Coordinate and schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars.

· Maintain case files and ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.

· Prepare and file legal documents with various courts and administrative agencies.

· Coordinate and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the legal process.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Candidates MUST have a certificate as a Paralegal.

· 3+ years general legal experience in NY/NJ State.

· Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.

· Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.

· Bachelor's degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program.

· Strong knowledge of legal research methods and resources.

· Proficient in using legal databases and software for research and case management.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time management abilities.

· Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Familiarity with court procedures and e-filing systems.

· Knowledge of relevant legal terminology and principles.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] . Please include "Paralegal Application" in the subject line. Thank you for your interest! Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10017