PARALEGAL at Hereford Insurance Company in Long Island City, NY

Creates the legal file after referral of litigation from the HIC Claims Departments Enters the data into the legal computer system

Diaries the date the legal document is due and assigns the staff attorney according to prearranged assignment directives

Follows up to make sure the attorney timely responds, i.e. prepares the answer, motion, opposition papers, etc.

Prepares and serves legal documents in accordance with the assigned attorney’s instructions

Obtain extensions of time to answer the summonses and complaints

Prepares the cover letter and stipulations to extend the time to answer

Types and serves the answers to the summonses and complaints

Types and serves letters, motions, orders, subpoenas, discovery responses, etc. Prepares exhibits

Makes copies of legal documents and mail for claims department

Closes legal files and enters data into legal computer system

Assist in prepping a case for trial, arbitration, hearing

Editing legal forms and documents and prepare and serve legal documents

Responds to inquiries and provides information as appropriate to outside counsel, clients and claims department regarding legal matters/cases

Prepares and serves discovery demands, Responds to discovery demands

In general, performs various legal tasks to assist the attorneys in defending the lawsuits

Qualifications

5 Plus years of experience in the related fields preferred

Paralegal certificate preferred