Senior Paralegal

Markent Personnel; Village of Westbury (NY); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary up to 80K

Performance bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Markent Personnel seeks an experienced Sr. Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff) for its Westbury, NY office to support attorneys through all phases of PI cases, from intake to settlement or trial.

The role requires handling client communications, medical records, and coordination with opposing counsel, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities essential for success.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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, 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.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Formation

Paralegal certificate

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

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