Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal (5+ Years of Experience)

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal with at least 5 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personal injury case management from intake through settlement or trial and demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution.

• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and gathering necessary information and documentation.

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, subpoenas, authorizations, and correspondence.

• Coordinate and track medical records, medical bills, lien information, and other case-related documentation.

• Review, summarize, and organize medical records and treatment histories.

• Assist attorneys with case investigations, liability analysis, and damages assessments.

• Schedule and coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), court appearances, and mediations.

• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.

• Maintain accurate case files and manage deadlines through calendaring systems.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury paralegal experience.

• Strong knowledge of New York personal injury litigation procedures and court rules.

• Experience handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.

• Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a busy caseload independently.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience preparing settlement demands and negotiating lien reductions.

• Familiarity with e-filing systems and litigation support software.

• Trial preparation experience

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and client-focused legal team.