Paralegal

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to 75K

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. seeks an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to join our Westbury, NY office.

You will support attorneys across all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial, coordinating with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a personal injury firm, strong understanding of litigation procedures, and proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury firm.
• Strong understanding of personal injury litigation, court procedures, and legal terminology.
• Proficient in case management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paralegal certificate or associate's/bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlements.
• Manage case files with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate depositions, IMEs, and court appearances.
• Review and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients for updates and information.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and materials.
• Assist with lien resolutions and settlements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal terminology

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Paralegal certificate

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to join its legal team in their Westbury, NY Office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. This role requires the ability work with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Main Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances.
• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements.

Main Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm.
• Understanding of personal injury litigation, court procedures, and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paralegal certificate or associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (up to 75K) and commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities