Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Casualty Defense – Westchester, NY / Hybrid Schedule

Marshall Dennehey; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus program

Voluntary benefits

Free on-site parking

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, seeks a full‑time paralegal to join our Westchester, NY office. This role is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in a collegial, fast‑paced environment and values professionalism, respect, and teamwork.

We offer a respectful, supportive workplace with work‑life balance and long‑tenured colleagues. Responsibilities include discovery, trial preparation, and maintaining caseloads with access to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation/casualty paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing documents, including medical, financial, tax, and employment records.
• Creating detailed medical and factual chronologies
• Preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Compiling evidence through discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases
• Managing and organizing electronic and physical case files
• Coordinating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services
• Generating status reports, logs, and case indexes
• Corresponding with clients and opposing law firms
• Conducting legal and medical research, including review of expert materials
• Communicating with experts and analyzing their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications
• Performing additional duties as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

The Law Offices of Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full‑time Paralegal to join our Westchester, NY office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in a collegial, fast‑paced environment and values being part of a firm where professionalism, respect, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do.

At Marshall Dennehey, our culture truly sets us apart. We are proud of our respectful, supportive workplace, our commitment to work‑life balance, and our long‑tenured team members who have built rewarding, lasting careers with the firm. We believe great legal work starts with people who feel valued, supported, and appreciated for their contributions.

Litigation Practice Areas Include:

All manner of civil defense litigation involving products liability, trucking and transportation, commercial premises liability and construction related injuries.

Is This You?

• A highly organized, detail‑oriented paralegal who enjoys playing a critical role on a collaborative legal team
• Comfortable managing fast‑paced discovery, preparing cases for trial, and independently maintaining a caseload
• Motivated to advance your paralegal career in an environment where your skills, effort, and dedication are recognized and appreciated

If so, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including: Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonus program
• Firm‑sponsored voluntary benefits, including: Supplemental life insurance, Identity theft protection, Pet insurance, Legal plan and Flexible spending accounts
• Free on‑site parking
• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in‑office) supporting work‑life balance

Job Duties May Include:

• Obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing documents, including medical, financial, tax, and employment records
• Creating detailed medical and factual chronologies
• Preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Compiling evidence through discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases
• Managing and organizing electronic and physical case files
• Coordinating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services
• Generating status reports, logs, and case indexes
• Corresponding with clients and opposing law firms
• Conducting legal and medical research, including review of expert materials
• Communicating with experts and analyzing their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications
• Performing additional duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and adapt as new skills are required
• Dedication to fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of litigation/casualty paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program preferred

If you’re looking to join a firm where people stay, careers grow, and work‑life balance is genuinely respected, Marshall Dennehey offers an exceptional opportunity.

Compensation range: $50,000 - $80,000

The posted compensation range for this position is negotiable dependent upon experience level. Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

Marshall Dennehey supports and encourages workplace diversity and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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