Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our National Coordinating Counsel team supporting the needs of a large, multinational client in asbestos litigation. The candidate will join an established team as the lead paralegal overseeing all jurisdictions nationally. This position offers exponential opportunity for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established, but growing organization. The position is based in our New York office with a flexible mix of in-office and remote work.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Processing, analyzing and distributing complaints and other related pleadings;
- Administration and management of global extranet;
- Preparation of settlement documents, as well as working with the client, local counsel and plaintiffs’ firms to ensure accurate and timely processing;
- Handle all Medicare reporting and compliance;
- Perform historic research regarding client information and documents;
- Preparation of quarterly client reporting and presentations;
- Preparation of discovery related documents;
- Preparation of various reporting letters to the client, local counsel and other stakeholders;
- Analysis of data to ensure uniform consistency and compliance nationwide;
- Work with client representatives on discovery issues, depositions and other ad hoc issues; and
- All other duties as assigned by the team attorneys.
Desired skills and knowledge:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a paralegal in a civil litigation setting;
- Experience with asbestos litigation preferable;
- Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and legal terminology;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure;
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing and proofreading documents and presentations;
- Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows Applications, Internet search engines and electronic court filing and service applications;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with senior level individuals both internally and externally;
- Ability to follow instructions effectively;
- Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload.
If you are looking to be challenged and take leadership of high level, sophisticated tasks while having the ability to work collaboratively with an experienced litigation team, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.
In addition to a competitive salary and opportunity for bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
About the firm:
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
