Job Title : Managing Paralegal - Toll Collection & No-Fault Defense
Location : NYC
Job Type : Full-Time Experience Level : Senior / Managing Paralegal Compensation : Commensurate with experience Firm Size : 30-person litigation firm
About the Firm :
We are a fast-paced litigation firm specializing in toll collection enforcement and no-fault insurance defense across New York and New Jersey. Our team is driven, collaborative, and focused on achieving efficient results for government agencies, insurers, and institutional clients. We are seeking a Managing Paralegal with leadership experience to oversee daily workflow and assist in supervising our legal support staff.
Position Overview :
The Managing Paralegal will play a key leadership role, coordinating paralegal teams, optimizing workflows, and supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation. The role requires someone who is organized, proactive, and experienced in managing high-volume legal files involving court deadlines, discovery, motion practice, and judgment enforcement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Supervise and mentor a team of paralegals and legal assistants
- Coordinate assignments and ensure timely completion of case milestones
- Oversee file organization and status tracking across active matters
- Draft and review legal documents, including affidavits, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions
- Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and filing protocols in both state and federal courts
- Manage service of process, court filings (NYSCEF / EDDS), and case calendaring
- Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for court conferences, depositions, and trials
- Generate client reports and case status summaries
- Assist in training new staff on firm software and procedures
Required Qualifications :
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in collections or insurance defensePrior experience supervising a team or leading project workflowsStrong working knowledge of New York Civil Practice Rules, motion practice, and discovery rulesProficiency with legal software (CARET Legal, NetDocuments, Microsoft Excel, etc.)Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsFamiliarity with electronic filing systems (NYSCEF, EDDS)Ability to handle high-volume caseloads and multitask under pressurePreferred Experience :
Experience with government agency clients or toll violation matters or collectionsKnowledge of no-fault insurance defense practices and terminologyFamiliarity with enforcement actions including garnishments and bank restraintsUnderstanding of client trust accounting procedures and billing best practicesShould have understanding an supervisory ability to handle pleadings through discovery and judgment with enforcement.