Paralegal

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to support attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial at our Westbury, NY office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience in a personal injury firm, strong knowledge of court procedures, and proficiency with MS Office and case management software. Excellent communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal terminology

MS Office

Case management software

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

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