Litigation Paralegal

Pay: Up to $79,000.00 per year

Job description:

Location: Queens, NY Job

Type: Full-time

We are a thriving Personal Injury law firm based in New York, and we are actively seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team.

Candidates without Prior litigation experience in personal injury will not be considered.

To be considered for this position, you must have at least three years of prior experience in this role and with a consistent work history.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of demonstrable litigation experience handling Personal Injury cases.

This position is non-remote and offers an opportunity for professional growth and development.

Accepting applications from those with U.S. experience in litigation. Preferred Applicant who has a remote online notary.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK and be a LEGAL CITIZEN.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be expected to exhibit proficiency in the following key areas:

• Conducting meticulous research and adeptly drafting complaints for personal injury claims arising from a broad spectrum of scenarios, including but not limited to motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal attacks, product liability, medical and dental malpractice, assault, battery, and false arrest claims.
• Proficiency in a wide range of legal motions, petitions, and orders, including but not limited to motions for default, vacating, renewal, reargument, leave, appellate briefs, time extensions, restoration, withdrawal of counsel, protective orders, discovery extensions, compulsory actions, preclusion, striking, quashing, contempt, summary judgments, speedy trial violations, class certification, infant compromises, and legal memoranda.
• Skillfully drafting demands, Bills of Particulars, interrogatories, notices to admit, subpoenas, future pleadings, proposed orders, pretrial disclosures, stipulations, judgment enforcement, and replies to crossclaims.
• Preparing cases for mediation, trial, and arbitration, including scheduling witnesses, expert testimony, blow-up exhibits, trial evidence, verdict sheets, and adherence to judge and part rules. Collaborating with court clerks, judges, and coordinating jury instructions.
• Demonstrating proficiency in various legal technologies and software, including PACER, WCB eCase (NY), NYSCEF (NY), eLaw (NY), eCourt (NY), EDDS (NY), Google Workspace, Smart Advocate, and LexisNexis.
• Holding a Notary Public designation as well as a remote notary.
• Providing comprehensive support throughout the entire case life cycle, including client interaction, coverage evaluation, investigation, assessment, reserves management, negotiation, and case resolution, all while maintaining meticulous written records.

Additional Responsibilities DAY-TO-DAY:

• Experience in establishing new Bodily Injury claims, processing No-Fault applications, managing settlement packages, loss wages, property damage claims, mileage reimbursement, and appointment scheduling.
• Proficiency in navigating the Personal Injury claims process and managing caseloads independently, along with the calendar.
• Exceptional phone etiquette, ensuring professional and effective client communication.
• Efficiently managing a variety of secretarial tasks and complex duties within established guidelines, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting specific objectives and goals.
• The position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Must be able to commute to our office location and have legal citizenship status.
• Strong written communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Compensation:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package after your proven commitment to the firm, along with a substantial performance-based bonus.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Queens, NY 11374 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide a commitment of at least one year to this employment upon acceptance of offer.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Required)
• Personal Injury: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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