Trial Paralegal — On‑Site Personal Injury Litigation

Confidential Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Trial Paralegal in New York, NY, to manage trial operations, support trial preparation, and serve as a point of contact throughout the trial process. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in litigation and a strong background in personal injury law.

Key responsibilities include managing legal calendaring, leading trial preparations, and providing on-site support during trials. Strong communication skills and proficiency in calendaring software are essential. Willingness to travel for trials is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with a strong focus on litigation.
• Direct experience in personal injury law is required.
• Prior trial preparation experience is essential.
• Proficiency in legal calendaring rules and case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client relations and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Willingness and ability to travel for trial as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal calendaring for trial-bound cases.
• Organize and maintain case files ensuring materials are trial-ready.
• Lead trial preparation efforts, including assembling and indexing exhibits.
• Travel to trial and provide on-site support during jury selection.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and court personnel.
• Support attorneys with legal administrative tasks.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation experience

Personal injury law

Legal calendaring

Communication skills

Client relations

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Trial Paralegal in New York, NY, to manage trial operations, support trial preparation, and serve as a point of contact throughout the trial process. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in litigation and a strong background in personal injury law.

Key responsibilities include managing legal calendaring, leading trial preparations, and providing on-site support during trials. Strong communication skills and proficiency in calendaring software are essential. Willingness to travel for trials is required.