Senior Legal & Compliance Paralegal

Min of two years of legal assistant experience

Experience managing a high-volume caseload

Responsibilities and Duties Manage a high-volume caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.

Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, Bills of Particulars, stipulations, and other legal documents.

Investigate insurance coverage, liability, and asset information through DMV searches, police reports, FOIL requests, ACRIS, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other available resources.

Open, maintain, and manage no-fault, bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and premises liability claims.

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, medical providers, and court personnel.

Coordinate depositions, court appearances, and other litigation-related proceedings, including trial preparation activities.

Obtain, organize, and maintain medical records, settlement packages, trial exhibits, witness materials, and case-related documentation.

Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony.

Oversee document production, correspondence, court filings, and compliance with OCA requirements.

Maintain accurate case records, database entries, and document management systems to ensure timely and efficient case handling.

Qualifications 2 years minimum of Legal experience is required

Bachelor’s degree is required

Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus

Adept at learning and using legal software

Proven ability to meet deadlines and have excellent time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment

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