Litigation Paralegal

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. They approach litigation as a unified team, integrating their efforts with those of their clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Their goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. Our client has an immediate opening for a litigation paralegal in their New York office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Point of contact for asbestos clients, national counsel and carriers for asbestos client(s)
  • Maintain client contact information and product information for asbestos client(s)
  • Cooperate with assigned partner, docket attorney and client attorney for asbestos client(s)
  • Maintain and update reminders for project deadlines for asbestos client(s)
  • Intake and complete New Complaint Intake Sheet of new complaints/petitions for asbestos client(s)
  • Monitor deadlines for filing of responsive pleadings and pre-trial deadlines for asbestos clients(s)
  • Review complaints/petitions, answers to discovery and deposition summaries for product identification
  • Maintain and update list of cases with product identification
  • Coordinate expert reporting with medical paralegal, asbestos client(s) and assigned docket/client attorneys
  • Monitor scheduled depositions for asbestos client(s)
  • Update case management program with deposition information and product identification information
  • Prepare and update Fact and Expert Witness Disclosures including letters adopting master lists
  • Prepare and update Trial Exhibit Lists including letters adopting master lists
  • Prepare and file Discovery responses
  • Adhere to asbestos client(s) reporting requirements
  • Pre-trial preparations
  • Prepare for and attend bi-monthly watch list meetings
  • Prepare for trials for asbestos client(s)

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year litigation experience (asbestos and construction litigation experience preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
  • Knowledge of NYCAL Procedures
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner
  • Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent
  • Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments
  • Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently
  • Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • File & Serve, NYSCEF, Pacer, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, DropBox, and Excel (Aderant knowledge is a plus.)

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