Paralegal

Vogrinc Search Group; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) in Westbury, Long Island. The role supports attorneys throughout intake, settlement, or trial and requires interaction with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, managing files, scheduling depositions and court appearances, reviewing medical records, and assisting with lien resolutions and settlements. In-office work is required.

Qualifications

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

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, IMEs, and court appearances.
• Review and summarize medical records and bills for cases.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather information.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Case management

Client communication

Deposition coordination

Deadline tracking

Lien resolution assistance

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