Paralegal – Insurance Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | Kennedys

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kennedys, located in New York City. Kennedys is a global law firm with offices throughout the US, dedicated to providing legal services in various specialized areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to join a growing, global law firm and contribute significantly to its insurance litigation practice. The role is crucial for supporting complex legal processes related to NY law, ensuring efficient case management and client service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $75000–$90000 yearly
• Mission: This role is responsible for providing critical paralegal support to insurance litigation cases under NY law, managing discovery, records, and research.
• Tech Stack: Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Medical Records Management: Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, adding relevant dates and information to create comprehensive medical chronologies; prepare HIPPA Authorization Forms for execution, and manage the retrieval and follow-up for medical records from various providers and third-party vendors.
• Discovery and Motions: Draft and prepare answers to Discovery requests, including direct client contact; prepare various discovery motions such as Motions to Extend Discovery, Motions to Compel Discovery, and Motions to Dismiss Complaints for failure to provide discovery.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw and other online sources; perform specific Jury Verdict Searches using Westlaw; and Shepardize legal cases to ensure currency and validity.
• Litigation Support & Coordination: Schedule and coordinate Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) for plaintiffs; assist in the retention of expert witnesses, involving communication and coordination with outside vendors.
• Document Production and Appeals: Oversee the production of documents, prepare appeals, motions, and maintain privilege logs for litigation cases.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is a position for an experienced Paralegal with a strong foundation in insurance defense litigation, specifically dealing with New York law and court systems. Candidates should demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of both the Federal and New York court systems.
• Experience: Requires 5+ years of relevant experience in insurance defense litigation, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, hands-on experience drafting and entering time entries, and demonstrated experience utilizing Westlaw for legal research and analysis.
• Skills: Possess excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to manage complex litigation tasks, alongside exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective client and vendor interactions.
• Bonus: A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program is preferred, though equivalent relevant years of experience will also be considered.