Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff Personal Injury)

LITIGATION (PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY) PARALEGAL (Permanent)
Our client, an established law firm in WNY, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff Personal Injury) to join their growing team.  This opportunity will support a new Attorney that was recently hired and offers stability with tremendous room for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support to one Personal Injury Attorney for all aspects of cases
  
• Act as the initial point of contact with clients, gathering critical information, providing case updates, and ensuring realistic timelines/expectations are achieved
  
• Manage all aspects of litigation and trial preparation: schedule client meetings, depositions, and communications with court reporters, expert witnesses, and investigators
  
• Draft and e-file legal documents (100% digital) in a timely manner
  
• Ensure accuracy with all complaints, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses
  
• Request and review all medical records to appropriately prepare & support demand packages
  
• Provide administrative/clerical support by scheduling, managing correspondence, coordinating filings, etc.
  
• Maintain open lines of communication with clients at all times ensuring an empathetic and professional approach, providing regular updates, and guiding clients through sensitive matters
  
• Provide assistance with client lien resolution—working with lien holders to identify amounts and achieve swift resolution
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office during training; ability to WFH 1 day/week after probationary period is complete
  
• Standard 40 hours/week with minimal overtime
  
• $25.00 - $35.00/hour depending on experience; team-based bonuses offered biannually
  
• 100% coverage of a single medical/dental plan, generous PTO (3 weeks PTO, 16 holidays, birthday off), volunteer leave time, free on-site parking, 401k with match
  
• 3+ years’ experience as a personal injury paralegal for motor vehicle accidents and premises liability matters
  
• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Proficient computer skills
  
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters