Paralegal

Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of hands-on paralegal experience handling personal injury cases. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

We are a New York personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal to work directly with the firm's lead attorney. This role is ideal for a practical, organized, and self-motivated professional who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and is eager to learn and grow within a busy plaintiff-side practice.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $75,000 per year

Responsibilities:

This position will support all phases of litigation in cases involving personal injury cases.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution
• Draft and assist with discovery demands and responses
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and litigation documents
• Prepare materials for depositions, witnesses, and trial
• Obtain medical records, billing records, police reports, and court documents
• Schedule depositions, mediations, IMEs, court appearances, and client meetings
• Assist with New York State and federal court filings
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, court staff, and opposing counsel
• Track deadlines and case data using Excel and internal systems

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a paralegal in a New York personal injury or medical malpractice plaintiff firm
• Strong knowledge of New York court procedures and personal injury litigation
• Knowledge of case management systems like Filevine, Smartadvocate, Clio, etc.
• Knowledge of Dropbox
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Self-starter with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Desire to learn, take ownership of cases, and support a solo attorney
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

About Company

We are a New York personal injury law firm focused on thoughtful advocacy, strong case preparation, and client-centered representation.

Why Join Us

• One-on-one mentorship and training from the managing partner
• Early exposure to meaningful litigation work and client interaction
• Supportive, small-team environment where your contributions matter
• Clear growth path within the firm as you gain experience and confidence