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About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned New York Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to manage both pre-litigation and litigation phases. This pivotal role requires a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive support to our attorneys within a collaborative, forward-thinking legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Update the Treatment Tracker in collaboration with the Legal Assistant.
• Maintain the 45-Day No Client Contact Report.
• Draft all pleadings.
• Save electronic filed documents to Litify.
• Update the Litify Counsel tab upon receipt of an answer.
• Draft and respond to discovery demands and Bills of Particulars.
• Enter discovery dates into Litify and monitor Note of Issue deadlines.
• Obtain and input all bills into Litify.
• Manage health lien requests.
• Handle incoming calls in coordination with the Legal Assistant.
• Address requests for specific responses to discovery demands.
• Draft motions under attorney direction.
• Draft skeletons for oppositions and replies under attorney direction.
• Obtain documents and manage scheduling for Infant Compromise Hearings.
• Draft UM approval letters and UM submissions to AAA.
• Schedule and confirm depositions and coordinate with court reporters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Proficiency in legal software including Litify and eCourts.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• 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.

Skills

• Litify
• eCourts
• Legal research
• Discovery management
• Pleading drafting
• Deposition scheduling

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Robust holiday schedule
• Summer Fridays (early closures from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• 401k plan with matching for qualifying employees

About the Company

• A prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services.
• Dedicated to blending tradition with innovation and staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.
• Focused on maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members.

Equal Opportunity

• Brandon J. Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.