Litigation Paralegal

Bush & Bush Law Group • New York, NY

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About The Position

Bush & Bush Law Group is a distinguished Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm specializing in auto accidents, semi-trucking accidents, employment law, and sexual assault cases. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with expertise in New York law to join our team. This role demands exceptional legal acumen, precision, and leadership in guiding and enhancing our paralegal team. As a Litigation Paralegal at Bush & Bush Law Group, you will play a pivotal role in developing legal strategies, supervising paralegal staff, and directly supporting litigation efforts. The ideal candidate will possess advanced legal drafting skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to independently craft comprehensive legal documents.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience specializing in New York Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law.
• Substantial exposure to complex litigation.
• Experience with federal filings is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to independently draft and respond to discovery requests and develop tailored legal strategies.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Proficient in crafting jury charges and aligning petitions and discovery with key elements of the case.
• Exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and inspire a team of junior and foreign paralegals.
• Comfortable and effective in a fully remote working environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with federal filings.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop our foreign paralegal staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in their work.
• Independently propound and respond to discovery requests from scratch, developing tailored discovery strategies based on case specifics and legal requirements.
• Prepare precise jury charges that identify critical elements needed for successful case outcomes.
• Draft comprehensive petitions, pleadings, and complaints for cases in both state and federal court jurisdictions.
• Review and analyze discovery records and gathered evidence, drafting motions to compel as necessary.
• Proactively monitor and adhere to all court deadlines and statutes, ensuring timely and error-free submission of legal documents.
• Assemble flawless and comprehensive trial binders, preparing all necessary materials to support attorneys in court proceedings.
• Draft legal motions as needed, applying in-depth analysis and clear articulation of legal arguments.

Benefits

• Generous salary.
• Performance bonuses.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees