Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Make a meaningful impact by supporting cases that advocate for elderly and vulnerable clients.
- Gain valuable experience in plaintiff-side personal injury and nursing home negligence litigation.
- Take an active role in case preparation, organization, discovery, and client communication.
- Work alongside attorneys and a collaborative litigation team handling substantive, complex cases.
- Build specialized experience in nursing home negligence, elder abuse, and injury claims.
- Join a team where your attention to detail and dedication directly contribute to successful client outcomes.
Location: Uniondale, NY — This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys being closely connected to the attorneys, cases, and clients they support.
Note: 1+ year of personal injury law experience is required. Candidates should be comfortable supporting litigation matters and managing case details in a fast-paced legal environment.
About Us
We are a plaintiff-focused litigation team dedicated to helping individuals and families pursue justice when negligence causes serious harm. Our team handles meaningful cases with a strong commitment to client service, thorough case preparation, and compassionate advocacy.Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Support attorneys in managing plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and personal injury cases.
- Assist with case preparation from intake through discovery, settlement, and trial preparation.
- Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, correspondence, medical records, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Assist with drafting and preparing pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, notices, and other litigation documents.
- Review, organize, and summarize medical records, nursing home records, hospital records, and other case evidence.
- Assist attorneys with discovery, deposition preparation, court filings, and case deadlines.
- Coordinate documents and information for depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Communicate professionally with clients, family members, medical providers, experts, and other parties as needed.
- Track deadlines and ensure case materials are organized and readily accessible.
- Assist with gathering evidence related to liability, injuries, damages, and medical treatment.
- Work closely with attorneys and other members of the litigation team to keep cases moving efficiently.
- Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed.
Qualifications
- 1+ year of personal injury law experience required.
- Paralegal experience in a plaintiff-side law firm strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting litigation matters, discovery, or medical-record-heavy cases is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable reviewing and organizing medical and legal records.
- Proficiency with standard legal office technology and document management systems.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and the broader litigation team.
- Professional, compassionate, and client-focused approach.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to do meaningful work while developing valuable expertise in personal injury and nursing home litigation. Your work will directly support attorneys advocating for clients and families facing serious injuries, while giving you hands-on exposure to substantive litigation and case strategy. If you are organized, dependable, and motivated by work that makes a difference, this is an opportunity to grow with a team that values your contribution.
JPC-1803
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- This role is on site at the Uniondale, NY, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- personal injury law: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
