Experienced NY Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York, NY seeks a paralegal with 3+ years in personal injury to support challenging litigation. This on-site role collaborates with experienced attorneys and handles NYS/NYC court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will manage electronic case files, coordinate deadlines, draft and file documents, and communicate professionally with clients and courts. The team values confidentiality, empathy, and client-first service, with opportunities for advancement and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of personal injury paralegal experience in New York.
• Must have litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of NYS and NYC statutes, court rules, and litigation procedures.
• Experience with New York electronic court filing systems.
• Strong understanding of personal injury litigation and case development.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with a legal team.
• NYS Notary Public license or willingness to obtain one.
• SmartAdvocate experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic case files and track critical litigation deadlines and statutes of limitations.
• Prepare and assist with legal documents including Notices of Claim, Summons and Complaints, Bills of Particulars, discovery demands and responses, Notes of Issue, subpoenas, and trial materials.
• Electronically file pleadings and other legal documents in NYS/NYC court systems.
• Prepare demand packages and assist with discovery, case development, and litigation preparation.
• Coordinate case information, documentation, and deadlines to keep matters progressing efficiently.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, and other case participants.
• Provide dependable day-to-day litigation support while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Protect confidential client information and deliver a professional, empathetic, client-first experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Orion Placement in New York, NY seeks a paralegal with 3+ years in personal injury to support challenging litigation. This on-site role collaborates with experienced attorneys and handles NYS/NYC court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will manage electronic case files, coordinate deadlines, draft and file documents, and communicate professionally with clients and courts. The team values confidentiality, empathy, and client-first service, with opportunities for advancement and