Case Intake Legal Assistant, Oyster Bay, NY

We are seeking an experienced case intake legal assistant. This role is based in our Long Island, New York office and requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Prior case intake and/or legal assistant experience required.

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years' case intake/legal assistant experience.


• Preparing, editing, proofreading, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents.


• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acrobat


• Excellent typing, grammar and computer skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedures


• Knowledge of defense litigation


• Proficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Courts

Case Intake Duties (includes but not limited to)

• Review incoming case assignments and claim documents


• Communicate with clients


• Data entry in document management system


• Perform conflict checks


• Draft correspondence

Legal assistant job duties (includes but not limited to):

• Insurance defense litigation support


• Draft answers and finalize and serve pleadings, discovery documents, notices, stipulations, briefs, motions, affidavits, RJI's, etc.


• Proficiency editing legal documents and ensuring accuracy


• Preparation of reports for insurance carriers


• Assist with document productions and redactions


• Assist with preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binders


• Assist with retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of records


• Communicate with clients and coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and courts


• E-filing & E-Service (State & Federal)


• Case management and calendar management for assigned caseload


• Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systems


• Entering and managing information in databases and spreadsheets.


• Updating attorney case lists


• Additional administrative duties

Benefits

Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance

*Salary commensurate with experience