Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal. Company/ Industry: Boutique law firm. Location: Great Neck, NY - Salary: $25-30 per hour, Commensurate with experience benefits. Status: Direct hire, FT, On-Site Main responsibilities: - Assist attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, from case inception to resolution - Conduct client interviews and gather necessary information for case evaluation - Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests - Con...
Job Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
Company/Industry: Boutique law firm
Location: Great Neck, NY
Salary: $25-30 per hour, Commensurate with experience + benefits
Status: Direct hire, FT, On-Site
Main responsibilities:
•Assist attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, from case inception to resolution
•Conduct client interviews and gather necessary information for case evaluation
•Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
•Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis or other legal research tools
•Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
•Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings
•Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits for use in court
•Assist with trial preparation, including witness coordination and document management
Qualifications
•Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a paralegal in personal injury law
•Proficient in clerical tasks such as transcribing dictation, filing documents, and managing calendars
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Knowledge of legal research methods and resources, including Lexis-Nexis or similar databases
•Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures related to personal injury cases
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $25.00 - $30.00 Per Hour