Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
4 days ago
Islandia
Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal (5+ Years of Experience) \n \n Base Salary: $75K - $80K based on experience \n Position Overview \n Our client, a well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal with at least 5 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personal injury case management from intake through settlement or trial and demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution.\n, • Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and gathering necessary information and documentation.\n, • Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, subpoenas, authorizations, and correspondence.\n, • Coordinate and track medical records, medical bills, lien information, and other case-related documentation.\n, • Review, summarize, and organize medical records and treatment histories.\n, • Assist attorneys with case investigations, liability analysis, and damages assessments.\n, • Schedule and coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), court appearances, and mediations.\n, • Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.\n, • Maintain accurate case files and manage deadlines through calendaring systems.\n, • Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders.\n\n \n Qualifications \n\n • Minimum of 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury paralegal experience.\n, • Strong knowledge of New York personal injury litigation procedures and court rules.\n, • Experience handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.\n, • Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a busy caseload independently.\n, • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience preferred.\n\n \n Preferred Skills \n\n • Experience preparing settlement demands and negotiating lien reductions.\n, • Familiarity with e-filing systems and litigation support software.\n, • Trial preparation experience\n\n \n Compensation & Benefits \n Competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and client-focused legal team. \n