Personal Injury Paralegal (Litigation)
Job Description
Are you a true file-owner in Plaintiff Personal Injury?
We’re representing a prestigious, high-volume NY/NJ personal injury litigation firm known for aggressive advocacy and major settlements. They’re seeking a litigation-level Personal Injury Paralegal who understands the entire lifecycle of a case — not just intake, not just demands — but cradle-to-resolution ownership.
This is a high-visibility role with real impact.
What You’ll Own
Full Case Lifecycle Management
- Independently manage motor vehicle accident (MVA), premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases
- Move files from retainer → discovery → litigation → settlement → disbursement
Discovery & Litigation Execution
- Draft and respond to Interrogatories, RFPs, and Admissions
- Identify missing records and proactively close discovery gaps
- Prepare Summons & Complaints
- File through eCourts
- Manage calendars for depositions, IMEs, and motion deadlines
- Support trial prep and exhibit organization
Medical & Treatment Coordination
- Review and summarize medical records
- Maintain communication with providers
- Strategically prepare files for demand or filing
Lien Resolution
- Handle Medicare, Medicaid, and private lien negotiations
- Protect and maximize client net recovery
What You Bring
- Minimum 6+ months of Plaintiff Personal Injury experience
- Direct experience with NY Plaintiff PI procedures
- Strong understanding of:
- PIP / No-Fault framework
- Verbal threshold standards
- Advanced case management software proficiency (SmartAdvocate, Filevine, Needles, etc.)
- A proactive mindset — you anticipate next steps without being asked
Why This Firm?
Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive benefits
Elite trial team environment
Fast-paced, high-performance litigation culture
Real impact securing justice for injured clients