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About the Role
The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation attorneys throughout the life of a case. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling discovery, medical records, litigation deadlines, trial preparation, and client communication while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury litigation files from filing through trial.
- Draft, review, and respond to discovery demands and responses.
- Prepare Bills of Particulars, authorizations, subpoenas, and litigation documents.
- Track litigation deadlines and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Coordinate medical records, billing records, and damages documentation.
- Organize medical records by provider and chronology.
- Maintain accurate case information in Litify.
- Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Prepare exhibits and trial notebooks.
- Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish.
- Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates.
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to efficiently move cases toward resolution.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience.
- Experience handling New York personal injury litigation matters.
- Experience drafting Discovery Demands, Discovery Responses, Bills of Particulars, and Medical Authorizations.
- Experience managing litigation deadlines independently.
- Experience organizing and reviewing medical records.
- Experience preparing trial exhibits and litigation documents.
- Experience using legal case management software (Litify preferred).
- Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in New York City.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by federal law.
Skills
- Litigation
- Discovery
- Medical Records Management
- Trial Preparation
- Client Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Litify
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience
Salary/Compensations
- USD 70000 - USD 95000 - yearly
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- Join an Award-Winning Personal Injury Law Firm
- At The Ward Law Group, our mission is simple: Changing Lives. One Client at a Time.
- Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for consecutive years, we're committed to creating an environment where talented professionals can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day.
- We foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Every employee plays an important role in helping our clients through some of the most challenging times in their lives.
- Our core values are: Faith, Accountability, Leadership, Loyalty, Service to Our Clients, Service to Our Teammates, Service to Our Community.