Personal Injury Paralegal

About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law:

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal:

We are actively searching for a New York Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal that has a wealth of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases. We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Paralegal can bring. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us. As a PI Litigation Paralegal, you will:

Responsibilities:

• Update the Treatment Tracker along with Legal Assistant.
• Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the legal assistant.
• Draft all Pleadings.
• Save all electronic filed documents to Litify.
• Update the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received.
• Draft and respond to discovery demands and Bill of Particulars.
• Enter all discovery dates into Litify – monitor to ensure Note of Issue date is accurate and updated.
• Obtain all bills, add all into Litify.
• Health lien requests.
• Handle incoming calls along with Legal Assistant.
• Handle all requests for more specific responses to Discovery Demands.
• Draft Motions under the direction of your attorney.
• Draft the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies - under the direction of your attorney.
• Obtain all documents and handle scheduling for Infant Compromise Hearing.
• Draft UM Approval Letters and UM Submissions to AAA.
• Schedule depositions, confirm depositions and order a court reporter.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Demonstrated team collaboration experience.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of legal research methodologies.
• Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.

Compensation: The base salary or hourly range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)

· Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

· Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time

· Robust Holiday Schedule

·Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)

· 401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees

Equal Opportunity StatementBrandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

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