Job Description
Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal (5+ Years of Experience)
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Base Salary: $75K - $80K based on experience
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Position Overview
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Our client, a well-established plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal with at least 5 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personal injury case management from intake through settlement or trial and demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
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Responsibilities
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- Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and gathering necessary information and documentation.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, subpoenas, authorizations, and correspondence.
- Coordinate and track medical records, medical bills, lien information, and other case-related documentation.
- Review, summarize, and organize medical records and treatment histories.
- Assist attorneys with case investigations, liability analysis, and damages assessments.
- Schedule and coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), court appearances, and mediations.
- Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.
- Maintain accurate case files and manage deadlines through calendaring systems.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders.
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Qualifications
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- Minimum of 5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury paralegal experience.
- Strong knowledge of New York personal injury litigation procedures and court rules.
- Experience handling motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.
- Proficiency with case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a busy caseload independently.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience preferred.
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Preferred Skills
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- Experience preparing settlement demands and negotiating lien reductions.
- Familiarity with e-filing systems and litigation support software.
- Trial preparation experience
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Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and client-focused legal team.
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