Paralegal (Staten Island)

Our Client a well known Law Firm is seeking a Paralegal in their New York, New York Location!

5 days a week onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support dental malpractice cases from initial client intake through settlement and trial preparation.
• Obtain, review, and analyze extensive dental and medical records, X-rays, treatment histories, billing records, and related documentation.
• Assist attorneys with drafting and filing pleadings, discovery demands, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research related to New York dental malpractice claims and litigation procedures.
• Coordinate all aspects of discovery, including document collection, production, review, and organization.
• Prepare detailed medical and dental chronologies, case summaries, deposition materials, exhibits, and trial binders.
• Communicate and coordinate with expert witnesses, dental professionals, healthcare providers, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines, discovery obligations, and case progress to ensure timely compliance.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, examinations before trial (EBTs), hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, ensuring accurate documentation and timely retrieval of records.
• Prepare settlement materials, including treatment summaries, damages documentation, medical expenses, liens, and supporting evidence.
• File and monitor documents through New York court e-filing systems, including NYSCEF.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably handling dental malpractice, medical malpractice, or personal injury cases.
• Familiarity with New York State litigation procedures, court rules, discovery requirements, and filing deadlines.
• Experience reviewing and organizing complex medical and dental records, treatment histories, and related documentation.
• Proficiency in drafting litigation documents, coordinating discovery, and preparing cases for depositions and trial.
• Experience with New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, expert witnesses, healthcare providers, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal support staff.