Personal Injury Trial Prep Paralegal

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a personal injury paralegal with 2+ years of experience to support trial preparation in a collaborative Manhattan law firm. Bilingual Spanish is required for this position.

You will manage case files, draft legal documents, and communicate with clients and medical providers. The firm values a supportive environment with strong team culture, offering benefits such as dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury paralegal experience, with direct involvement in trial preparation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a firm requirement.
• Experience handling medical records and case documents.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with personal injury matters focusing on trial preparation.
• Manage case files, deadlines, and documentation.
• Draft legal documents and correspondences.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Client communication

Medical records management

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected plaintiff-side litigation team that is deeply committed to helping seriously injured clients and their families
• Be part of a mission-driven firm where empathy, advocacy, and results truly matter
• Work closely with experienced trial lawyers on meaningful personal injury matters with real stakes
• Enjoy a strong in-office team environment built on genuine collaboration and mutual support
• Take part in a firm culture that values people, celebrates together, and invests in its team — including annual firm trips and summer Fridays with an early 4 p.m. close

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position in the Financial District of Manhattan, offering the energy of a premier New York City legal environment with a close-knit, collaborative in-office team.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of personal injury paralegal experience with direct involvement in trial preparation. Bilingual Spanish is a firm requirement for this role; applications without it cannot be considered.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm built on integrity, compassion, and relentless advocacy for the seriously injured. Our team takes a client-centered approach and fights hard for injured individuals and their families at every stage of the legal process. We are proud of our diverse team, our strong trial reputation, and the genuine care we bring to every case. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys with day-to-day handling of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, with a focus on trial preparation
• Manage case files, deadlines, and documentation from intake through resolution
• Draft correspondence, authorizations, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records and case-related materials
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, and other case parties with professionalism and care
• Assist with pleadings, litigation support, and active trial preparation
• Track treatment progress, damages, and case developments to help drive files forward efficiently
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure strong follow-through on all open items

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury paralegal experience, including trial preparation
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active files simultaneously
• Experience handling medical records, case documents, and client communication
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented law firm environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a team that genuinely cares about its clients and about each other. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing environment where your contribution matters and your work has real impact on real people's lives. Add in annual team trips and summer Fridays, and this is a workplace worth showing up for.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance