Personal Injury Paralegal (Complex Litigation)

Job Description

Job Description

The Personal Injury Paralegal (complex litigation) ole offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the firm owner in a midsized personal injuyr firm. This person should have hands on trial experience in personal injury specifically. Bilingual candidates are strong preferred, but it's not a requirement.

Client Details

This midsized personal injury firm is based in Midtown NY and has 20 attorneys and 20 paralegals. Their model is true 1:1 support to attorneys with a typical case load of 180+ cases.

Description

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to the firm owner in personal injury cases.
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Experience attending trial with attorneys, and preparing for trial.
• Coordinate case management, including maintaining case files and tracking deadlines.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and other parties regarding case updates and necessary documentation.
• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness materials.
• Manage and organize discovery materials, including document production and review.
• Handle administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the legal department.

Profile

A successful Personal Injury Paralegal (Complex Litigation) should have:

• 5+ years of experience in personal injury law, ideally complex litigation.
• Extensive experience prepping for and attending trial.
• Spanish speaking candidates are strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of NYS and NYC Statues, court rules, and legal procedures.
• Familiarity with SmartAdvocate (preferred but not required)
• NYS Notary Public license or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication skills for client and attorney interactions.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Generous PTO offering and great work life balance.
• Opportunity to work closely with the firm owner in a mid-sized personal injury firm.
• Exposure to a variety of personal injury cases and professional growth opportunities within the legal industry.

If you are a motivated and skilled Personal Injury Paralegal looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today

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