Litigation Paralegal/Personal Injury

FlexStaff is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our client, a leading NYS Personal Injury Law Firm in Nassau County. This is an onsite position.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience handling labor law workers comp cases as well as premises and motor vehicle cases, from inception through trial.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities:

• Work with attorneys to develop legal arguments, documents and pleadings, motions and other case filings
• Request, review and organize medical bills and records
• Work with attorneys for trial preparation including lining up witnesses, preparing jury instructions, voir dire, exhibits and verdict sheets
• Respond to discovery, prepare correspondence, and e-file pleadings
• Prepare cases for final disbursal

Qualifications:

• The candidate should have two years of personal injury experience.
• Paralegal Certificate or extensive experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organization abilities
• Experience using legal database software and tasking system
• Microsoft Office experience preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance with company contribution
• 401(k) matching
• Parental leave
• Disability insurance
• PTO – personal, sick & vacation
• Paid holidays
• On the job training

Education:

Associate (Preferred)