Part time to full time, EST working hours
About the Role
GS Virtual is hiring an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to support a New York-based law firm on a fully remote basis. You will manage cases from intake through settlement or trial, working closely with attorneys and clients to keep every file organized, accurate, and moving forward.
Key Responsibilities
- -Handle client intake, document collection, and regular case status updates
- -Request, organize, and review medical records, bills, police reports, and insurance documents
- -Draft and prepare demand letters, settlement packages, and case summaries
- -Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other court documents
- -Prepare and file documents through NYSCEF (e-filing) and track court deadlines
- -Coordinate with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel
- -Manage the case calendar, statutes of limitations, and attorney deadlines
- -Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials
- -Maintain accurate case notes and files in the firm's case management system
Qualifications
- -2+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury litigation (New York experience strongly preferred)
- -Working knowledge of New York civil procedure (CPLR), NYSCEF, and no-fault/auto accident claims
- -Experience drafting demand letters and handling discovery
- -Familiarity with case management software (e.g., Clio, Filevine, MyCase, or similar)
- -Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- -Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- -Comfortable communicating with clients who are dealing with injury or stress, with empathy and professionalism
- -Tech-savvy, with a reliable computer, stable high-speed internet, and a quiet home workspace
Nice to Have
- -Experience with medical malpractice, slip-and-fall, or motor vehicle accident cases
- -Experience reviewing medical records and billing
- -Comfort using AI tools to improve efficiency