Litigation Paralegal

Australia-Employment; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a sophisticated plaintiff trial firm on Long Island, Nassau County. The role supports one attorney directly and handles a caseload of approximately 50–75 files on high-value personal injury and medical malpractice matters.

The firm prides itself on a quality-focused environment, not a high-volume PI mill, with time and resources devoted to developing each case properly. Salary ranges from $65k to $85k, with potential end-of-year bonus.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation paralegal experience required.
• Plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice experience preferred, but open to strong litigation paralegals coming from defense backgrounds as well.
• Familiarity with NY litigation procedures and e-filing systems

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney with all phases of litigation
• Draft and prepare legal documents
• Manage case files and litigation calendars
• Coordinate discovery, medical records, and authorizations
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Trial preparation and general litigation support

Skills

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Job description

Litigation Paralegal

$65000 - $85000 per year | Mineola, NY | On-site | Permanent

Join a Sophisticated Plaintiff Trial Firm | Long Island | High-Exposure Cases

A bit about us:

Established plaintiff personal injury / medical malpractice firm in Nassau County is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on sophisticated catastrophic injury and medically complex cases in a more quality-focused environment. This is not a high-volume PI “mill” — the firm intentionally maintains a manageable caseload and spends significant time/resources developing each case properly.

Why join us?

About the Role:

• Litigation-focused role supporting one attorney directly


• Caseload of approximately 50-75 files


• Opportunity to work closely on high-value personal injury and medical malpractice matters


• Stable team environment with strong tenure throughout the firm


• Salary: $65k-$85k + EOY Bonus

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorney with all phases of litigation


• Draft and prepare legal documents


• Manage case files and litigation calendars


• Coordinate discovery, medical records, and authorizations


• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel


• Trial preparation and general litigation support

Requirements:

• Prior litigation paralegal experience required


• Plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice experience preferred, but open to strong litigation paralegals coming from defense backgrounds as well


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to manage files independently and proactively
  
• Familiarity with NY litigation procedures and e-filing systems

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.