Senior Civil Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury, Manhattan

Confidential Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Group Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive Time Off

Modern office space in Manhattan

Job summary

We are a nationally recognized civil litigation firm with a growing personal injury practice, now welcoming a new team member into our beautiful, newly built office space in Manhattan. We're known for the caliber of our advocacy and for building a workplace where skilled legal professionals want to stay and grow.

We're looking for an experienced Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and brings a strong background in personal injury law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, including motions, preparing discovery, reviewing records, scheduling, e-filing, and hearing/trial preparation.
• Prior experience in a personal injury law office.
• Strong calendaring and scheduling capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client relations and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and court filings.
• Manage extensive, high-touch client communication.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Assist with intake calls from potential clients.
• Coordinate directly with judges and opposing counsel.
• Partner with investigators and attorneys on intake tracking, case evaluation, and signup decisions.
• Support hearing and trial preparation, e-filing, and calendar management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Personal injury

Legal calendaring

Communication skills

Client relations

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Case management software

Job description

We are a nationally recognized civil litigation firm with a growing personal injury practice, now welcoming a new team member into our beautiful, newly built office space in Manhattan. We're known for the caliber of our advocacy and for building a workplace where skilled legal professionals want to stay and grow.

We're looking for an experienced Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and brings a strong background in personal injury law.