Personal Injury Paralegal

Responsibilities: Manage a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload during the litigation phase. Draft litigation documents including pleadings, Bills of Particulars, discovery responses, authorizations, stipulations, motions, and other case-related filings. Prepare, file, and serve legal documents through NYSCEF while ensuring compliance with New York court rules and filing deadlines. Coordinate depositions, court conferences, IMEs, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation-related proceedings. Review, organize, and maintain medical records, medical billing, employment records, insurance documentation, and other case materials. Prepare medical chronologies, deposition summaries, document indexes, and attorney case materials. Monitor litigation deadlines, maintain accurate case calendars, and follow up on outstanding discovery and case requirements. Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, expert witnesses, and court reporting services regarding case progression. Organize electronic case files and ensure all litigation documents are accurately maintained within the firm's case management system. Assist attorneys with case preparation for depositions, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings. Perform additional litigation support responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal. Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases. Meticulous attention to detail. Strong analytical skills. Effective time management abilities. Demonstrated team collaboration experience. Professional interpersonal communication skills. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies. Commitment to upholding ethical standards. Strong organizational skills. Basic understanding of legal research methodologies. Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.

Compensation: USD 80,000 – 85,000 base salary or hourly range, determined during the interview, based on experience, business needs, and market factors. Salary is part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) Robust Holiday Schedule Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day–Labor Day) 401(k) Plans with matching for qualifying employees Equal Opportunity : Brandon J. Broderick provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. E-Verify : This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm work authorization, you will receive instructions to resolve the issue before any action is taken. No 3rd party recruitment firms.