Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

Jobot, a sophisticated plaintiff trial firm on Long Island, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support one attorney on high-value personal injury and medical malpractice matters.

Join a quality-focused team with a manageable caseload and opportunities for professional growth. The role emphasizes NY litigation procedures, e-filing, and close collaboration with clients, courts, and experts in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation paralegal experience required.
• Plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice experience preferred, but open to strong candidates from defense backgrounds.
• 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

Litigation paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year

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

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