Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $52,000.00 - $83,500.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a modern, forward-thinking litigation firm with a collaborative and supportive team culture
• Support meaningful liability and defense litigation matters from inception through trial
• Take on advanced paralegal work involving pleadings, discovery, medical records, research, IMEs, trial binders, and case strategy support
• Work closely with attorneys while helping manage complex, high-volume caseloads
• Be part of a firm that values initiative, organization, professionalism, and strong litigation support
• Enjoy a hybrid structure with a minimum of three days per week in the White Plains office
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with vested match, flexible work options, and paid time off

Location

This role is based in White Plains, NY and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Note

Must have 5+ years of litigation support experience, a paralegal certificate, and the ability to work in the White Plains office at least three days per week. Defense litigation experience, New York State and Federal Court e-filing experience, and medical records review experience are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a modern litigation firm built around teamwork, innovation, client service, and professional growth. Confidential Employer. Our team values collaboration, communication, efficiency, diversity of perspective, and a supportive environment where legal professionals can do excellent work and continue growing in their careers.

Job Description

• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, and settlement documents
• Support liability and defense litigation matters from inception through trial
• Perform legal and factual research using platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Process authorizations and obtain, review, analyze, and summarize medical records
• Prepare medical chronologies, records summaries, and case materials for attorney review
• Communicate with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and co-counsel regarding case status and deadlines
• Schedule and coordinate Independent Medical Examinations, expert appointments, depositions, and related case events
• Manage and track case activity, deadlines, documents, and internal reporting needs
• Maintain accurate and organized case files in case management and document management systems
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibit preparation, and key case materials
• Support attorneys across the firm's broader litigation footprint when needed
• Accurately record and maintain billable time in accordance with firm requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation support experience
• Paralegal certificate required
• Defense litigation experience preferred
• Experience supporting liability, general litigation, insurance defense, or civil litigation matters preferred
• Knowledge of New York State and Federal Court rules and e-filing procedures
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and settlement documents
• Experience obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing medical records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with case management and document management systems
• Legal research experience using LexisNexis or Westlaw preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven litigation environment
• Associate's degree or higher preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will join a team that values paralegals as an important part of litigation strategy and case management
• The firm supports professional development, ongoing learning, and long-term career growth
• You will work on substantive litigation matters rather than narrow administrative tasks
• The environment is collaborative, respectful, and focused on teamwork and shared accountability
• The firm embraces technology, process improvement, and a modern approach to legal services
• You will have the opportunity to support attorneys across complex matters while continuing to grow your litigation skill set
• The benefits package includes health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous vested match, flexible work options, and paid time off

JPC-1014

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance