Personal Injury Paralegal, New York

The Opportunity: Join TopDog Law and Build Something Meaningful

This role is an opportunity to:

• Join a rapidly growing national firm at a formative stage
• Make a visible, measurable impact on a rapidly growing business
• Grow your skills, responsibility, and influence as the firm scales
• Work alongside high-caliber, mission-driven teammates who care deeply about doing great work

We are looking for people who don't just want a job, they want purpose and impact.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assist attorneys in reviewing and assessing the merits of clients' Personal Injury claims by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing records, documents, and evidence to support case evaluation and valuation

• Support attorneys in Personal Injury matters by drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents. Prepare filings, coordinate service, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all submissions

• Assist in the development and execution of case strategies by conducting legal research, summarizing medical records, organizing evidence, preparing demand packages, and supporting negotiations with insurance carriers

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural updates, maintaining professional, consistent, and compassionate communication throughout the life of the case

• Support litigation efforts by managing discovery, preparing exhibit lists, organizing trial binders, coordinating depositions, and assisting with trial and hearing preparation

• Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines and statutes, update case management systems, and coordinate with internal teams, experts, and external vendors to ensure smooth case progression
• Demonstrating a strong knowledge of liens, including Medicare and ERISA

• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable legal rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements

At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.

How This Role Drives the Business

This role is critical to our success because it:

• Maximizes case value through strong advocacy, sound judgment, and strategic litigation execution

• Moves cases efficiently through the litigation lifecycle to support faster resolutions and healthier cash flow

• Protects and elevatesthe TopDog Law brand through professionalism, preparation, and credibility with courts, opposing counsel, and clients

• Reduces risk and rework by spotting issues early, making decisive recommendations, and communicating clearly across teams

• Supports scale by following and improving litigation processes that allow the firm to grow without sacrificing quality

Your ability to balance speed, strategy, and quality ensures clients are well-served, teams stay aligned, and the firm continues its rapid, disciplined growth.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6-12 months, success in this role looks like:

• You are a reliable, detail-oriented partner to the attorney, consistently keeping cases organized, moving forward, and deadline-compliant

• You proactively identify issues, missing information, and next steps-reducing bottlenecks and surprises

• You maintain accurate, well-organized files that allow attorneys to quickly understand case posture and strategy

• You communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and internal teams, building trust and confidence

• You help increase attorney efficiency and case velocity, contributing to stronger outcomes and client satisfaction

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of 3-7 years of experience supporting attorneys in pre-litigation and litigated personal injury matters on cases in New York

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with a team

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate (not required)

• Experience in high-volume or fast-growing law firms

• Familiarity with New York court rules and procedures

• Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Clio, SmartAdvocate)

• Comfort working in evolving systems and processes
• Bilingual in the Spanish language

About TopDog Law

TopDog Law is a nationally scaling, fully integrated, personal injury law firm with strong partner relationships across the country. We are building for impact, excellence, and growth.
We are building a high-performance, high-trust, no-ego culture where talented people do meaningful work, grow quickly, and take pride in what they build together. This is not a legacy law firm.


This is a rocket ship, and we're assembling the team that will take it to the next level.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love taking ownership and being held accountable, and want to be part of something you can help shape, not just maintain, you'll feel right at home here.

Our Story

TopDog Law is not your typical law firm. We believe that world-class marketing, paired with exceptional legal talent and operations, creates better experiences and outcomes for clients and the business alike.

Over the past three years, we've grown 2-3x year over year, setting a new standard on the marketing side of the personal injury space and proving what's possible when strategy, speed, and execution align. Now, we're applying that same discipline and innovation to law firm operations, case management, and execution as we scale nationally and fully integrate.

We are intentionally building the infrastructure, systems, and teams needed to scale at a national level-without sacrificing quality, culture, or accountability. This is still the early stage of that journey, which means the people who join now have a real opportunity to help shape how the firm operates for years to come.

Who Thrives Here

We don't hire based on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

You will thrive at TopDog Law if you:

Embrace Change

• You have a growth mindset and seek continuous improvement
• You welcome feedback and adapt quickly
• You ask "What's next?" rather than "That's not my job"

Are Committed to the Organization

• You care deeply about doing great work
• You have your teammates' backs
• You're here to build something meaningful and long-lasting

Bring an Upbeat, No-Ego Energy

• You show up positive, professional, and solutions-oriented
• You enjoy the work and respect the people around you
• You leave drama, negativity, and ego at the door

Take Ownership

• You do what you say you'll do
• You follow through and communicate early when something's off track
• You treat the business like it's yours

Fast & Hungry

• You move with urgency and sound judgment
• You prioritize progress over perfection
• You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
• You seek feedback, stretch assignments, and more responsibility
• You're motivated by growth, impact, and building something bigger than yourself

Why TopDog Law

• Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
• High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
• Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
• Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

Ready to Build With Us?

If you're excited by ownership, accountability, growth, and the chance to help build something exceptional from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of TopDog Law.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 120,000 USD per year (New York)