Paralegal - Parnas & Associates - New York

Personal Injury Paralegal 📍 Location: Queens, NY 🏛️ Employment Type: Full-time | In-office 💼 Experience Level: Mid-level (5+ years preferred) About Our Firm We are a respected and fast-paced personal injury law firm based in Queens, New York, representing clients in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, and general negligence matters. Our team is committed to providing personalized, results-driven legal representation with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to support our attorneys in managing a high-volume caseload. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while maintaining excellent client communication and file management. Key Responsibilities • Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial preparation., • Conduct client intakes and maintain regular communication to provide updates and gather documentation., • Draft and file pleadings, discovery demands, bills of particulars, and motions., • Request, review, and summarize medical records and police reports., • Schedule depositions, IMEs (Independent Medical Examinations), and court appearances., • Prepare settlement packages and assist with negotiations and disbursements., • Maintain accurate case files and monitor critical deadlines., • Assist attorneys in trial preparation as needed. Qualifications • 3+ years of experience as a personal injury paralegal (plaintiff’s side preferred)., • Strong understanding of New York State court procedures and NYSCEF e-filing., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software (e.g., SmartAdvocate, Needles, or TrialWorks)., • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills., • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment., • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate preferred., • Bilingual in English and Spanish — strongly preferred. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience), • Opportunities for professional development and career growth, • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

--Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities · Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, BP's and other legal documents...ETC · Organize and manage case files, medical records, and evidence as needed. · Coordinate with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel for any upcoming court dates. · Track deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitations · Assist attorneys in EBT, EUO's , TRIAL PREP, depositions, and hearings · Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys. Qualifications · 1–3 years of paralegal experience in a litigation setting · Personal injury background strongly preferred · Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program · Familiarity with New York court filing procedures and e-filing systems · Strong organizational, written, and communication skills _ Pre-litigation Paralegal – All Level/ Entry Level (Front Desk&Clerical Duties) to Senior Paralegal (Drafting Documents and working with Senior Paralegals & Attorney Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM English & Spanish required Pre-litigation focus – If Case isn't settling, we are moving it to Litigation Department. Responsibilities · Pre-litigation – Knowledgeable in the process of Personal Injury Case, Ability to handle caseload from intake through demand package submission. · Communicate with clients in English and Spanish to gather information and provide case updates every 2 weeks. · Collect, organize, and review medical records, bills, and accident reports. · Draft and send correspondence to insurance companies and medical providers when needed · Prepare and submit demand letters and settlement packages · Monitor treatment status and coordinate with medical offices on behalf of clients. · Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes in the firm's case management system – CLOUDLEX*

Paralegal My client is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York or San Francisco office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 6 years of paralegal experience, litigation experience, trial experience Location: Oakland, California. For a law firm Responsibilities:  Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial spaces, and travel for trial as needed.  Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.  Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare for expert discovery.  Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate case administration.  Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal research.  Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.  Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes, and proofread briefs and other legal documents.  Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.  Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.  Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.  Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.  Proactively assume other duties as necessary. k Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:  Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology (e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.  Leadership: You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example.  Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.  Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.  Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.  Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team.  Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and k to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose. Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation range of $40.00 to $44.00 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing to $85,000 to $93,000 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime- eligible). This includes a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

Top regional law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Queens office. The candidate should have litigation experience from a law firm. Must be proactive and have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. This is a fast-paced environment so ability to prioritize is a must. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures pertaining to electronic court filings and systems (NYSCEF). Responsibilities include: Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents. Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine discovery responses and affidavits. E-File documents via NYSCEF and PACER. Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence. Organize, analyze, chart and/or index, claim information, documents and/or exhibits for motion practice. May assist attorneys in preparation of materials for witnesses for deposition and/or trial concerning general matters. Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure. Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses. Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures. Requirements: At least 3+ years relevant experience. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks. Ability to work with multiple attorneys. Ability to work with large document intensive cases. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and KOFAX Professional. Working knowledge of Lexis Advance and/or Westlaw Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.