Personal Injury Paralegal

Brandonjbroderick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance including Dental and

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off – Vacation and Sick time

Robust Holiday Schedule

Summer Fridays

401(k) Plans + matching

Job summary

Brandon J Broderick in New York is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation phases. The role emphasizes timely document drafting, court filings, and coordination of depositions and motions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in personal injury/paralegal work, strong software proficiency, and excellent communication, organization, and ethical standards. On-site, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Proficiency with Litify, eCourts and legal databases.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Team collaboration experience.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and technologies.
• Commitment to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload during the litigation phase.
• Draft litigation documents including pleadings, Bills of Particulars, discovery responses, authorizations, stipulations, motions, and filings.
• Prepare, file, and serve documents through NYSCEF in line with NY court rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, conferences, IMEs, mediations, arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Review and organize medical records, billing, employment records, insurance docs, and case materials.
• Prepare medical chronologies, deposition summaries, indexes, and attorney materials.
• Monitor deadlines, maintain case calendars, follow up on discovery and requirements.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, experts, and court reporters.
• Organize electronic case files in the firm’s system.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, settlements, hearings, and other proceedings.
• Perform additional litigation support as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Tools

Litify

eCourts

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

We are actively searching for a New York Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal that has a wealth of experience in both pre‑litigation and litigation phases. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full‑time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high‑volume plaintiff personal injury caseload during the litigation phase.
• Draft litigation documents including pleadings, Bills of Particulars, discovery responses, authorizations, stipulations, motions, and other case‑related filings.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents through NYSCEF while ensuring compliance with New York court rules and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, court conferences, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation‑related proceedings.
• Review, organize, and maintain medical records, medical billing, employment records, insurance documentation, and other case materials.
• Prepare medical chronologies, deposition summaries, document indexes, and attorney case materials.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, maintain accurate case calendars, and proactively follow up on outstanding discovery and case requirements.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, expert witnesses, and court reporting services regarding case progression.
• Organize electronic case files and ensure all litigation documents are accurately maintained within the firm's case management system.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation for depositions, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Perform additional litigation support responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Demonstrated team collaboration experience.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of legal research methodologies.
• Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.

Compensation Range

$80,000 - $85,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and Sick time
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• 401(k) Plans + matching for qualifying employees

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify

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