Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Job Description

Job Description

Plaintiff-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage personal injury cases and support attorneys throughout the full case cycle. This position requires strong organizational skills, independence, and familiarity with modern legal software tools.

Responsibilities:
• Manage PI cases from intake to resolution
• Draft medical summaries, discovery responses, pleadings, and settlement documents
• Update and track case progress in Filevine (Lead Docket a plus)
• Coordinate with clients, medical offices, and insurance contacts
• Schedule EBTs, IMEs, mediations, and court events
• Prepare attorneys for depositions and trial-related needs
• Identify workflow issues and help keep cases on schedule
• 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience (NY preferred)
• Strong Filevine skills; Lead Docket helpful
• Solid understanding of litigation steps and deadlines
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• This position requires strong organizational skills, independence, and familiarity with modern legal software tools
• Minimum 3+ years of litigation experience with a strong focus on plaintiff-side personal injury
• Demonstrated knowledge of New York court rules and e-filing systems, including NYSCEF and PACER
• Strong Filevine skills; Lead Docket helpful
• Solid understanding of litigation steps and deadlines
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment