Personal Injury Trial Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Join an Award-Winning Personal Injury Law Firm

At The Ward Law Group, our mission is simple:

Changing Lives. One Client at a Time.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we are committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-accountability culture where every team member is empowered to contribute, continuously improve, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Whether serving our clients directly or supporting the teams behind the scenes, every role plays an important part in helping individuals and families through some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Our Core Values

Faith – We act with integrity, honesty, and purpose in everything we do.

Accountability – We take ownership of our responsibilities, our commitments, and the results we deliver.

Leadership – We lead through initiative, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to developing ourselves and those around us.

Loyalty – We build lasting relationships through trust, respect, and dedication to our clients, teammates, and community.

Service to Our Clients – We are committed to providing compassionate, responsive, and exceptional service that positively impacts every client we represent.

Service to Our Teammates – We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, support, and shared success, recognizing that great teams achieve great results together.

Service to Our Community – We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference by serving and strengthening the communities where we live and work.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, contribute to a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact while helping change lives one client at a time, we invite you to join The Ward Law Group.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment?

The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation attorneys throughout the life of a case.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling discovery, medical records, litigation deadlines, trial preparation, and client communication while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.

This position is 100% onsite in our New York City office.

What You'll Do

• Manage personal injury litigation files from filing through trial.
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery demands and responses.
• Prepare Bills of Particulars, authorizations, subpoenas, and litigation documents.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Coordinate medical records, billing records, and damages documentation.
• Organize medical records by provider and chronology.
• Maintain accurate case information in Litify.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits and trial notebooks.
• Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to efficiently move cases toward resolution.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:

• Manage 80-100 caseload. 
• Meet all litigation deadlines without supervision.
• Produce accurate and timely discovery responses.
• Maintain complete and organized medical records.
• Keep Litify updated with accurate case information.
• Deliver exceptional client communication and responsiveness.
• Successfully support attorneys through trial preparation.
• Demonstrate strong organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Trial Paralegal experience.
• Experience handling New York personal injury litigation matters.
• Experience drafting:
  • Discovery Demands
  • Discovery Responses
  • Bills of Particulars
  • Medical Authorizations
• Experience managing litigation deadlines independently.
• Experience organizing and reviewing medical records.
• Experience preparing trial exhibits and litigation documents.
• Experience using legal case management software (Litify preferred).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Litify.
• Experience supporting trial attorneys.
• Experience preparing deposition summaries.
• Experience preparing trial notebooks.
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses.
• Experience working in a high-volume Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.

Additional Training

Employees may occasionally be required to attend in-person training sessions, including weekend training when necessary. Employees will receive advance notice before any required training.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by federal law.

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Our Team

At The Ward Law Group, every role contributes to changing lives.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your litigation career while making a meaningful impact on our clients and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to excellence, accountability, and changing lives—one client at a time.

Additional Information

The Ward Law Group is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at The Ward Law Group via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from The Ward Law Group HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of The Ward Law Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by The Ward Law Group as a result of the referral or through other means.