Litigation Paralegal

Location : Queens, NY Job Type : Full-time We are a thriving Personal Injury law firm based in New York, and we are actively seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of demonstrable experience in handling Personal Injury cases. Accepting applications from those within the U.

S. experience in litigation. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK and LEGAL CITIZEN. Unqualified candidates will not be considered Responsibilities : The selected candidate will be expected to exhibit proficiency in the following key areas : Conducting meticulous research and adeptly drafting complaints for personal injury claims arising from a broad spectrum of scenarios, including motor-vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal attacks, product liability, medical and dental malpractice, assault, battery, and false arrest claims.

Proficiency in a wide range of legal motions, petitions, and orders, including but not limited to motions for default, vacating, renewal, reargument, leave, appellate briefs, time extensions, restoration, withdrawal of counsel, protective orders, discovery extensions, compulsory actions, preclusion, striking, quashing, contempt, summary judgments, speedy trial violations, class certification, infant compromises, and legal memoranda.

Skillfully drafting demands, Bills of Particulars, interrogatories, notices to admit, subpoenas, future pleadings, proposed orders, pretrial disclosures, stipulations, judgment enforcement, and replies to crossclaims.

Preparing cases for mediation, trial, and arbitration, including scheduling witnesses, expert testimony, blow-up exhibits, trial evidence, verdict sheets, and adherence to judge and part rules.

Collaborating with court clerks, judges, and coordinating jury instructions. Demonstrating proficiency in various legal technologies and software, including PACE, WCB eCase (NY), NYSCEF (NY), eLaw (NY), eCourt (NY), EDDS (NY), Google Workspace, Smart Advocate, and LexisNexis.

Holding a Notary Public designation. Providing comprehensive support throughout the entire case life cycle, including client interaction, coverage evaluation, investigation, assessment, reserves management, negotiation, and case resolution, all while maintaining meticulous written records.

Additional Responsibilities DAY-TO-DAY : Experience in establishing new Bodily Injury claims, processing No-Fault applications, managing settlement packages, loss wages, property damage claims, mileage reimbursement, and appointment scheduling.

Proficiency in navigating the Personal Injury claims process and managing caseloads independently along with calendar. Exceptional phone etiquette, ensuring professional and effective client communication.

Efficiently managing a variety of secretarial tasks and complex duties within established guidelines, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting specific objectives and goals.

The position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth for the right candidate. Requirements : Must be able to commute to our office location and have legal citizenship status.

Strong written communication skills and a client-focused approach. This is not a remote position. If you speak Spanish that is the cherry on the cake although not required.

Compensation : Commensurate based on experience $49K-75K Employment Type : Full Time Salary : $50,000 - $75,000 Annual Bonus / Commission : Yes