Litigation Paralegal

Who We Are

Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is a full-service insurance defense litigation firm. Since 1930, BMM has represented Fortune 500 companies and their insureds in complex, high-exposure cases. The firm handles general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. Our excellence in all Toxic Tort areas has made the firm a leader in the defense of toxic tort claims.

The firm has adopted a metrics driven approach to managing litigation in the best interests of our clients.

What Matters at BMM

We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to make the practice of law a rewarding growth-filled experience. Barry McTiernan & Moore success is built on our focus and commitment to both our clients and employees.

Why BMM?

We are a firm committed to individual growth and sustaining a healthy work-life balance. To that end, we offer a competitive list of benefits, which include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• A generous PTO policy and paid holidays
• A hybrid work-from-home policy
• Employee Referral program

Are you looking for a Paralegal role?

BMM has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced litigation paralegal for our NYC office. Do you have recent hands-on experience working for an insurance defense firm and have strong knowledge of paralegal tasks? Are you able to sustain a thorough understanding of all aspects of insurance defense litigation, including experience operating within billable hours and time-tracking environment? Candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years of insurance defense litigation experience and a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate.

What We Are Looking For and What You Can Bring to BMM

• Proactively provide support to attorneys with all phases of insurance defense matters, from the case's beginning stages through trial and post-trial.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, discovery demands and responses, notices, motions, subpoenas, and other documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage large volumes of authorizations, videos, radiology films, and records, including medical records, employment records, and Workers' Compensation files.
• Coordinate and prepare deposition materials, including notices, subpoenas, exhibits, and deposition summaries.
• Track and manage litigation calendars with the help of eTrack and NYSCEF, including court appearances, discovery deadlines, and legal dockets, to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, and insurance representatives in a professional and timely manner.
• Bill consistently in accordance with client and carrier guidelines.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness files, trial subpoenas, and courtroom logistics.
• Provide support to attorneys and team members on additional projects as needed.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a litigation team to deliver high-quality work.
• Perform legal research through LexisNexis.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.