Paralegal - Personal Injuty

HACH & ROSE, LLP•New York, NY

7d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

One of New York's top personal injury law firms is seeking a bilingual Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This full-time, on-site position is based in the firm's New York office. The paralegal will help deliver a professional and compassionate client experience and support attorneys with litigation, discovery, and case development. The firm seeks an experienced, highly organized self-starter who can work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment and communicate professionally while building trust with clients.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal handling New York cases.
Strong understanding of New York State and New York City statutes, court rules, and legal procedures.
Experience with electronic court filing systems in New York.
NYS Notary Public license or willingness to obtain one.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Empathy, confidentiality, and a client-first mindset.
Punctuality, accountability, and commitment to going the extra mile for clients and colleagues.
Bilingual; the languages are not specified.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SmartAdvocate; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure key deadlines and statutes of limitations are met.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including Notices of Claim, Summons and Complaints, Bills of Particulars, discovery demands and responses, Notes of Issue, subpoenas, and trial preparation materials.
Electronically file legal documents in compliance with New York State and New York City court rules.
Prepare demand packages and support attorneys with discovery and case development.