Personal Injury Paralegal — Growth to Operations Lead

Crisp Recruit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership exposure

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

In-office NYC role

Job summary

Crisp Recruit in New York City seeks a paralegal with strong personal injury litigation experience and proven organizational skills. You will manage the litigation calendar, coordinate depositions and hearings, and draft pleadings and motions while maintaining NY court standards.

You’ll communicate with clients and support attorneys, acting as an accountability partner and helping to scale operations as the firm grows. The role requires in-office work and a proactive, leadership-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in personal injury litigation and familiarity with New York courts and e-filing systems.
• Strong, assertive communication skills are required to hold team members accountable and push forward with tasks.
• Highly organized multitasking and prioritization capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Manage and own the litigation calendar, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met efficiently.
• Case Coordination: Schedule and confirm depositions, hearings, IMEs, and other key events; follow up and escalate roadblocks.
• Document Preparation: Draft and e-file pleadings, discovery, and motions per New York court standards.
• Client Communication: Provide timely updates and triage inquiries, ensuring next steps are completed.
• Attorney Support: Act as accountability partner to ensure tasks are completed with no detail overlooked.
• Operational Contribution: Assist in improving firm processes and systems as the firm scales.
• Inter-departmental Coordination: Work with overseas medical records clerk to organize case preparation documents.

Skills

Personal Injury Experience

Proactive Communication

Organizational Skills

Tech Competency

Growth Potential

Local Presence

Initiative and Leadership

Job description

Crisp Recruit in New York City seeks a paralegal with strong personal injury litigation experience and proven organizational skills. You will manage the litigation calendar, coordinate depositions and hearings, and draft pleadings and motions while maintaining NY court standards.

You’ll communicate with clients and support attorneys, acting as an accountability partner and helping to scale operations as the firm grows. The role requires in-office work and a proactive, leadership-minded approach.