Senior Paralegal

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. seeks a Sr. Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to join its legal team in Westbury, NY. The role supports attorneys through intake, discovery, and settlement or trial, coordinating with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience, strong litigation knowledge, and proficiency with case management software and MS Office. Paralegal certification or an advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm.
• Understanding of personal injury litigation, court procedures, and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Paralegal certificate or associate's/bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances.
• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information.
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trials.
• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Personal injury litigation

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or associate's/bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff Side) to join its legal team in their Westbury, NY Office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement or trial. This role requires the ability work with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement agreements.


• Manage case files and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.


• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and court appearances.


• Request, review, and summarize medical records and bills.


• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information.


• Track case deadlines and ensure timely filings.


• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and other materials for hearings and trials.


• Assist with negotiating and finalizing lien resolutions and settlements.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm.


• Understanding of personal injury litigation, court procedures, and legal terminology.


• Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Paralegal certificate or associate's/bachelor's degree preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary (up to 80K) and commensurate with experience


• Performance-based bonuses


• Medical & Dental Insurance


• Retirement plan


• Paid time off and holidays


• Professional development opportunities