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 Litigation Paralegal Shalom Law, PLLC. Forest Hills, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Teamwork Writing skills Personal injury law Organizational skills Legal case management Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting personal injury litigation cases from inception to resolution. Your proactive approach and legal expertise will ensure efficient case management, thorough research, and precise document preparation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful legal work while enhancing your paralegal skills within a collaborative environment dedicated to client advocacy and justice. Duties Assist attorneys in managing personal injury cases, including case intake, file organization, and tracking deadlines. Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies. Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence with precision and clarity. Review and organize medical records, accident reports, and other evidence pertinent to personal injury claims. Coordinate with clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts through interviewing and follow-up communications to gather necessary information. Manage case files using legal case management systems like Smart Advocate; ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Support litigation activities including filing documents with courts, scheduling depositions, and preparing trial exhibits. Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, document review, proofreading, transcription, and maintaining organized filing systems. Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or firm initiatives to ensure timely completion of deliverables. Maintain professional phone etiquette when communicating with clients or external parties while providing executive administrative support as needed. Skills Proven 3+ years of Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience ; Strong knowledge of legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis; ability to efficiently locate relevant case law and statutes. AI Proficiency and Skills are desirable Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Skilled in legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and document review processes with high attention to detail.
