Litigation Paralegal

lumesp; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

In-office role

Job summary

Mineola Litigation Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Personal Injury practice. The role is fully in-office, five days a week, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, with insurance defense background preferred but plaintiff experience considered. You will work alongside an experienced team handling active cases from inception through trial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Personal Injury experience required (defense preferred, plaintiff considered).
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from case inception through trial.
• Experience with discovery, document production, medical records, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage pleadings, discovery demands and responses.
• Coordinate depositions, IMEs, hearings, and court deadlines.
• Organize and review medical records and litigation files.
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, and trial materials.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain case calendars and ensure compliance with litigation deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience

Personal Injury

Litigation process

Discovery/document management

Medical records

Time management

Job description

Our client, a well-established litigation firm in Mineola, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Personal Injury practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling civil litigation matters, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred, though candidates from the plaintiff side will also be considered.

This is a fully in-office role (5 days per week) offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced litigation team.

Ideal Candidate

Highlights

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Personal Injury experience required (defense preferred, plaintiff considered)
• Strong understanding of the litigation process from case inception through trial
• Experience with discovery, document production, medical records, deposition preparation, and trial preparation
• Highly organized with excellent communication and time management skills
• Able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage pleadings, discovery demands and responses
• Coordinate depositions, IMEs, hearings, and court deadlines
• Organize and review medical records and litigation files
• Prepare exhibits, trial binders, and trial materials
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Maintain case calendars and ensure compliance with litigation deadlines

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience (target range approximately $75,000-$95,000+ )
• Full-time, in-office position (Monday-Friday)
• Target Candidate Profile
• Currently working as a Litigation or Personal Injury Paralegal
• Insurance Defense background is the ideal profile
• Plaintiff PI candidates with strong litigation experience are also encouraged
• Looking for someone who can step in with minimal training and immediately support an active litigation practice