A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Personal Injury Paralegal Active Consulting Services LLC Greenwich, CT Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Civil litigation support Paralegal Studies E-filing platforms Personal injury law Law office experience Legal case management Paralegal Certificate Full Job Description Purpose of the Role We are seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys handling a high-volume docket of personal injury and wrongful death matters. This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Greenwich, CT office (5 days per week ) and requires someone who is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role includes direct client interaction and hands-on case management from pre-litigation through trial preparation. Responsibilities Manage personal injury files from pre-litigation through trial, keeping cases organized and moving forward. Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence. Coordinate discovery, including document collection, production, and deadline tracking. Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, bills, and other key case documents. Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, exhibits, and hearing materials. Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, experts, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel. Manage court filings (CT, NY, federal), including e-filing and tracking deadlines. Assist attorneys with case organization, strategy, and trial preparation. Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support trial preparation (compensated in accordance with applicable law). Qualifications 3+ years of personal injury paralegal experience in a law firm setting. Paralegal certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field. Strong background in personal injury and/or wrongful death matters. Experience managing high-volume caseloads and multiple deadlines. Familiarity with medical records, billing, and damages documentation. Comfortable working directly with clients in sensitive matters. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently. Familiarity with Connecticut and New York court systems and e-filing procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Experience with Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, bills, and other key case documents required, do you have?
Experience:
personal injury paralegal in a law firm setting: 3 years (Required) personal injury and/or wrongful death matters: 3 years (Required) Manage court filings (CT, NY, federal), e-filing: 3 years (Required)
