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Job Description Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Westbury, NY Schedule: Full-time, hybrid Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 Per Year We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side). This role will provide critical support to attorneys throughout all stages of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and file legal documents such as complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements., • Manage case files and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date., • Coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances., • Request, analyze, and summarize medical records and billing statements., • Communicate with clients regularly to provide updates and obtain necessary information., • Monitor case deadlines and ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner., • Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and related materials for hearings and trials., • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm., • Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation, legal procedures, and terminology., • Proficiency in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite., • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel., • Performance-based bonuses, • Medical & Dental insurance, • Retirement plan, • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development opportunities

Job Description The Position Phillips & Associates seeks support drafting state and federal complaints, court pleadings, and motions (Remote/ Flexible) The Firm Phillips & Associates has established itself as the go-to law firm in New York for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination. Most recently, Phillips & Associates was selected as one of the “10 Best Employment & Labor Law Firms” in New York” by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Additionally, many of our attorneys have achieved “best of” status in employment law. We only represent plaintiffs, not employers or management. Phillips & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Phillips & Associates encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. Responsibilities Drafting federal employment discrimination complaints and other various documents, based on facts and information provided. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: • A minimum of 1-2 years of litigation or clerkship experience, • Experience handling investigations, hearings, and trials, • Demonstrated interest and skill in legal writing, research, and analysis, • An ability to write clearly, effectively, and persuasively, • Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with careful attention to detail, • A demonstrated ability to perform well independently and with grace under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, • A collaborative and collegial approach to work, and an ability and desire to work and learn in a team-based environment Please send a cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample to the Operations Manager, Vanessa Keys