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About the Role

We are actively searching for a New York Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal with extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us.

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, independent medical examinations (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 proactively 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases.
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

Legal software proficiency
Communication skills
Time management
Written communication
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Team collaboration
Interpersonal communication
Adaptability
Ethical standards
Organizational skills
Legal research

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field

Salary/Compensations

$80,000—$85,000 USD

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)
401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees

About the Company

Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services.
With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.
We care deeply about our clients and our employees and are committed to ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Equal Opportunity

Brandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 federal, state or local laws.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.