Personal Injury Paralegal
About The Position
About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law: Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology. We care deeply about our clients and our employees and are committed to ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal: We are actively searching for a New York Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal that has a wealth of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases. We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Paralegal can bring. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
- Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Effective time management abilities.
- Demonstrated team collaboration experience.
- Professional interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Basic understanding of legal research methodologies.
- Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.
Responsibilities
- Update the Treatment Tracker along with Legal Assistant.
- Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the legal assistant.
- Draft all Pleadings.
- Save all electronic filed documents to Litify.
- Update the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received.
- Draft and respond to discovery demands and Bill of Particulars.
- Enter all discovery dates into Litify – monitor to ensure Note of Issue date is accurate and updated.
- Obtain all bills, add all into Litify.
- Health lien requests.
- Handle incoming calls along with Legal Assistant.
- Handle all requests for more specific responses to Discovery Demands.
- Draft Motions under the direction of your attorney.
- Draft the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies - under the direction of your attorney.
- Obtain all documents and handle scheduling for Infant Compromise Hearing.
- Draft UM Approval Letters and UM Submissions to AAA.
- Schedule depositions, confirm depositions and order a court reporter.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
- Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
- 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
