Experienced Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Full Job Description:

• Assist attorneys with case management during all stages of litigation for personal injury and medical malpractice cases
• Must be familiar with setting up MVA cases.
• Prepare all legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, stipulations etc.
• Draft standard correspondence
• Serve and file legal documents, including e-filing (knowledge of NY ECF and PACER is beneficial)
• Coordinate with calendar clerk and staff to maintain key dates and deadlines
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and adversaries

• Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of litigation processes (i.e. NY CPLR)
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel
• Highly organized
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Foreign language skills a plus (Spanish)

• Software:

• Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite

• Job Type: Full-time

  Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 / year

  Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

• Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
• Medical Malpractice: 2 years (Preferred)

• Work Location: One location

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay:$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

  Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan