Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal $75,000.00

New York Community Care is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in personal injury law and legal support to contribute to a thriving practice. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional administrative skills, legal research expertise, and the ability to manage multiple case files efficiently. You will play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing client communications, and ensuring smooth case progression within a professional and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to personal injury attorneys, including scheduling, document management, and correspondence handling.

• Assist in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement agreements with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Conduct legal research using platforms like LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development and strategy.

• Manage case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring all records are up-to-date and properly organized.

• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather relevant information for ongoing cases while maintaining confidentiality.

• Support litigation processes by reviewing documents, drafting reports, and coordinating court filings in compliance with procedural law requirements.

• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance companies, courts, and other stakeholders via phone and written correspondence.

• Maintain knowledge of various legal areas including personal injury law, civil litigation support, workers' compensation law, and procedural law to provide accurate assistance.

Skills

• Extensive experience in personal injury law with proven paralegal support capabilities.

• Strong knowledge of legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for case preparation.

• Proficiency in legal case management software including iManage and PCLaw for efficient document handling.

• Familiarity with a broad range of legal areas such as estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, land use regulations, and general & commercial litigation.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Superior written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence clearly and professionally.

• Strong research abilities coupled with attention to procedural details necessary for litigation support.

• Experience providing executive administrative support within a legal setting along with excellent phone etiquette.

• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for document creation and data management.

• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Join our team to advance your career within a supportive environment that values expertise in personal injury law and comprehensive legal support!

Benefits

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person