Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
A well-established Downtown Manhattan law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal specializing in personal injury. The role requires proficiency in managing all phases of litigation, which includes:

- Handling discovery processes.
- Preparing for trials.
- Drafting subpoenas.
- Scheduling Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs).
- Securing medical records.
- Retaining experts.
- Corresponding with adversaries, clients, and vendors.
- Performing general office duties.
- Working with the firm's 50H program.
- Assisting with document organization, collection, and management using iManage or similar software.
- Maintaining files and ensuring all documents are properly filed and organized.
- Assisting with drafting correspondence and client communications.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a Paralegal Certificate and/or a college degree or have equivalent work experience. Additionally, applicants should have:

- 3+ years of relevant experience in personal injury litigation.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
- Strong technological and computer capabilities, including knowledge of iManage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive salary range of $62,500 to $72,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits:
The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, which consists of:

- Health insurance.
- Pre-tax Transitchek.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.

Schedule:
The position is full-time with an 8-hour day shift, Monday to Friday. Work is primarily in-person, with the possibility of one remote day per week after the probationary period.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to join a supportive legal team in a reputable law firm.