Case Intake Legal Assistant- Oyster Bay, NY

Job Description

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-erm Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insurance

*Salary commensurate with experience

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