Personal Injury Paralegal

Brandon J. Broderick LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon J. Broderick LLC in New York seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in pre-litigation and litigation phases. The role emphasizes managing a high-volume PI caseload, drafting filings, and coordinating depositions and court proceedings in NYSCEF.

You will maintain medical and legal records, prepare chronologies and summaries, monitor deadlines, and communicate with clients, counsel, courts, and experts. A 5+ year PI paralegal background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Proficiency with Litify, eCourts, and legal databases.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Commitment to ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills and legal research basics.
• Relevant paralegal certifications or licenses.

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, 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 follow up on outstanding discovery and case requirements.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, expert witnesses, and court reporting services.
• Organize electronic case files and ensure all litigation documents are in the firm's case management system.
• Assist attorneys with case prep for depositions, settlements, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Perform additional litigation support responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Personal Injury Paralegal

Legal software proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Professional ethics

Legal research basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field

Tools

Litify

eCourts

Legal databases

Job description

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. We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Paralegal can bring. 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. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us. As a PI Litigation Paralegal, you will:

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.
• 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:

$75,000 — $85,000 USD

Compensation:

The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)

• Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)
• 401k 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

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.