Personal Injury Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal (Onsite)

The Ward Law Group, PL • New York, NY

3d • $70,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation attorneys throughout the life of a case. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling discovery, medical records, litigation deadlines, trial preparation, and client communication while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail. This position is 100% onsite in our New York City office.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Experience handling New York personal injury litigation matters.
• Experience drafting: Discovery Demands, Discovery Responses, Bills of Particulars, Medical Authorizations
• Experience managing litigation deadlines independently.
• Experience organizing and reviewing medical records.
• Experience preparing trial exhibits and litigation documents.
• Experience using legal case management software (Litify preferred).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in New York City.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by federal law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Litify.
• Experience supporting trial attorneys.
• Experience preparing deposition summaries.
• Experience preparing trial notebooks.
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses.
• Experience working in a high-volume Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation files from filing through trial.
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery demands and responses.
• Prepare Bills of Particulars, authorizations, subpoenas, and litigation documents.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Coordinate medical records, billing records, and damages documentation.
• Organize medical records by provider and chronology.
• Maintain accurate case information in Litify.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits and trial notebooks.
• Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to efficiently move cases toward resolution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed