Litigation Paralegal - 1480
Manning Gross & Massenburg LLP
Basking Ridge; New York: New York, NJ · Litigation
*Moved from N/R to Recruiters LIVE Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a litigation paralegal in our New York or New Jersey office. MG+M 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. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. 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) Acknowledge 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 watchlist meetings Prepare for trials for asbestos client(s) Candidate Requirements: Minimum of 1-3 years’ litigation experience (asbestos litigation experience is a plus) Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate Knowledge of NYCAL Procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress. Attendance & Punctuality: Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent. Communication:
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