A busy personal injury law firm in Hauppauge is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Senior Litigation Paralegal to oversee daily office operations while managing a personal injury caseload. The ideal candidate has strong New York litigation experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to keep cases and administrative processes moving efficiently.
Numbers & Facts
Location
NY
Salary
$85,000
Description
Title: Office Manager/Sr. Paralegal
Location: Hauppauge, NY Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Compensation: $75,000-85,000
A busy personal injury law firm in Hauppauge is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Senior Litigation Paralegal to oversee daily office operations while managing a personal injury caseload. The ideal candidate has strong New York litigation experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to keep cases and administrative processes moving efficiently.
Your Contributions
Manage personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
Draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Prepare and file documents through NYSCEF and other court systems.
Maintain case calendars, deadlines, depositions, IMEs, court appearances, and attorney schedules.
Request and review medical records, police reports, insurance documents, and other case materials.
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
Prepare settlement packages, organize trial materials, and assist attorneys with case preparation.
Oversee daily office operations, workflow, staff assignments, and administrative procedures.
Train and support legal and administrative staff.
Assist with billing, reporting, vendor coordination, and maintaining organized office systems.
Ensure files are accurate, current, and compliant with firm procedures.
Bringing to the Table
7–10 years of litigation paralegal experience, with a strong focus on personal injury matters.
Prior office management or legal team leadership experience.
Thorough knowledge of New York State court procedures, litigation deadlines, and NYSCEF e-filing.
Strong drafting, case management, calendaring, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and client-service skills.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case-management software.