Personal Injury Paralegal, New York
About The Position
TopDog Law is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their nationally scaling firm. This role is critical to the firm's success by maximizing case value, moving cases efficiently, protecting the firm's brand, reducing risk, and supporting scalability. The ideal candidate will be a reliable, detail-oriented partner to attorneys, proactively identifying issues, maintaining organized files, communicating effectively with clients and teams, and contributing to attorney efficiency and case velocity. The firm fosters a high-performance, high-trust, no-ego culture where talented people do meaningful work, grow quickly, and take pride in their collective achievements. This is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing firm and shape its future operations.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3–7 years of experience supporting attorneys in pre-litigation and litigated personal injury matters on cases in New York.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (not required)
- Experience in high-volume or fast-growing law firms
- Familiarity with New York court rules and procedures
- Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Clio, SmartAdvocate)
- Comfort working in evolving systems and processes
- Bilingual in the Spanish language
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in reviewing and assessing the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing records, documents, and evidence to support case evaluation and valuation.
- Support attorneys in Personal Injury matters by drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents. Prepare filings, coordinate service, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all submissions.
- Assist in the development and execution of case strategies by conducting legal research, summarizing medical records, organizing evidence, preparing demand packages, and supporting negotiations with insurance carriers.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural updates, maintaining professional, consistent, and compassionate communication throughout the life of the case.
- Support litigation efforts by managing discovery, preparing exhibit lists, organizing trial binders, coordinating depositions, and assisting with trial and hearing preparation.
- Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines and statutes, update case management systems, and coordinate with internal teams, experts, and external vendors to ensure smooth case progression.
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of liens, including Medicare and ERISA.
- Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable legal rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
- High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
- Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
- Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
