Paralegal

Eden Capital Careers; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus potential (performance-based)

Competitive salary up to $80K

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers seeks a Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to support attorneys through intake, discovery, and settlement or trial. The role involves direct client interaction, handling medical records, and coordinating filings and hearings from our Westbury, Long Island office.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of litigation support experience, with the ability to work in-office. Competitive pay up to $80K plus bonus and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 4+ years' experience as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• In-office role located in Westbury, Long Island.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side)

The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. This role requires the ability to work with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 4+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Must be able to work In office - Westbury, Long Island

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (up to $80K plus bonus - commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Retirement plan