Garden City
Location: Garden City, Long Island, NY (On-site) Our client, a prominent New York plaintiff-side Personal Injury Law Firm, is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant with extensive experience in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the firm’s partners in a dynamic, client-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: • Draft and file pleadings, complaints, bills of particulars, discovery responses, and related litigation documents, • Coordinate the retrieval and review of medical records, and handle Medicare and Medicaid final reporting, • Handle client intake and communication throughout all phases of litigation, • Assist with mediation and deposition preparation, • Provide comprehensive support for trial preparation, • Schedule depositions, medical exams, and court appearances as needed, • Manage multiple active cases efficiently in a high-volume environment Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice, • Prior experience reporting to leadership, • Proficiency in Time Matters, e-filing (NYSCEF), and Microsoft Office Suite, • Strong communication skills – verbal and written, • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain organized under pressure, • Comfortable and professional in client-facing situations Compensation & Benefits: • Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000, • Annual Bonus, • Health Benefits, • Paid Time Off, • Collaborative and experienced legal team