Personal Injury Paralegal

Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Personal Injury Paralegal, where your expertise will drive impactful case management and client support. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with attorneys to ensure smooth and efficient handling of personal injury claims. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional service to clients while supporting the firm’s commitment to justice and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation by gathering and organizing evidence, medical records, and relevant documentation related to personal injury claims.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence with clients and opposing counsel.
• Manage case files through legal case management systems like CloudLex and document management platforms ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
• Interview clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts to obtain detailed information pertinent to personal injury cases.
• Coordinate depositions, court filings, and scheduling of hearings or meetings while maintaining organized calendars.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, proofreading legal documents, transcribing recordings, and managing filing systems for efficient workflow.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of paralegal experience in plaintiff's side personal injury law in the State of New York.
• Familiarity with legal research tools including Westlaw, LexisNexis, or CloudLex for case analysis and documentation a plus.
• Strong understanding of legal administrative processes such as document review, filing procedures, and case management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions.
• Knowledge of plaintiff's side personal injury law, No Fault Regulations, and Medical Malpractice or Nursing Home Practice a plus.
• Demonstrated research skills using Westlaw or LexisNexis to support case development.
• Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; proofreading accuracy is essential.
• Experience with document management systems like CloudLex or similar platforms for efficient file organization.
• Join us in making a difference through dedicated legal support! We value energetic professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
• Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, or Spanish speaking a plus but not required.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person