Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $80K

Performance-based bonuses

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC seeks a Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to support attorneys through all phases of personal injury cases, from intake to settlement or trial. The role requires interaction with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel, and is based in Westbury, Long Island.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with the ability to work in the office. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years' experience as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• In-office work required at 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, IMEs, and court appearances.
• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients to provide case 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

Drafting documents

Case management

Litigation support

Communication

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