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
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
Spanish – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
159-16 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, Queens, 11366, New York
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