Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Paralegal role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Crisp Recruit's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Paralegal role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Crisp Recruit's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Paralegal posting at Crisp Recruit — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Paralegal posting at Crisp Recruit — free, in seconds.
About the Role
The Paralegal role is critical to ensuring seamless litigation processes and outstanding client service. This position supports the leadership team by managing intricate legal matters with diligence and care, playing a vital role in advancing the firm’s mission to provide top-tier legal representation to those who have suffered from personal injuries.
Responsibilities
- Manage and own the litigation calendar, ensuring all critical deadlines and milestones are met efficiently.
- Proactively schedule and confirm depositions, hearings, IMEs, and other key legal events by following up persistently, securing dates, and escalating roadblocks when needed.
- Draft and e-file various legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery, and motions, while adhering to New York court standards.
- Support client communications by providing timely updates, triaging inbound questions, and ensuring responses and next steps are completed.
- Act as an accountability partner for attorneys, ensuring tasks are completed and no detail is overlooked.
- Assist in improving firm processes and operational systems as the firm scales.
- Work with the overseas medical records clerk and ensure all necessary documentation is acquired and organized for case preparation.
Requirements
- Must have experience in personal injury litigation and familiarity with New York courts and e-filing systems.
- Strong, assertive communication skills are required to hold team members accountable and push forward with tasks.
- Must exhibit highly organized multitasking and prioritization capabilities.
- Comfortable with legal tech, case management tools, calendars, and AI-assisted drafting/workflow tools where appropriate.
- Interest in growing into broader operational roles within the firm, contributing to process improvements.
- Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office as required.
- An individual who can anticipate needs, demonstrate initiative, and show leadership potential in evolving toward an operations leadership role.
Skills
- Personal Injury Litigation
- New York Courts
- E-filing Systems
- Assertive Communication
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Legal Tech
- Case Management Tools
- Calendars
- AI-assisted Drafting/Workflow Tools
- Initiative
- Leadership Potential
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-office presence required
- Hybrid cadence to be confirmed
Experience Level
- Leadership Exposure
- Growth Path towards Operations Director
Benefits
- Details will be discussed during the interview process.
About the Company
- A law firm specializing in personal injury cases, committed to providing high-quality legal representation and personalized service.
- The team focuses on protecting clients’ rights, guiding them through complex legal matters, and pursuing favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy and dedicated support.
- The firm emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and a client-centered approach.
- By combining legal expertise with effective case management, we strive to hold responsible parties accountable and help clients secure fair compensation while maintaining high standards of service and client satisfaction.