Personal Injury Paralegal
About The Position
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
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
