Paralegal - Personal Injury
Lacy Katzen LLP · Rochester, NY · 2 wk ago
Legal$27–$35/hrFull-time
Essential Job Duties
- Manage plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake through settlement or trial including deadlines, scheduling, discovery and court filings
- Draft and prepare legal documents including:
- Summonses and Complaints
- Bills of Particulars
- Discovery demands and responses
- Basic motions and motion support
- Authorizations and subpoenas
- Trial exhibits and trial binders
- Gather and organize medical records, billing records, lien information and expert materials
- Coordinate with clients, medical providers, experts, and opposing counsel
- Track litigation deadlines, court appearances, depositions, and compliance conferences
- Schedule depositions
- Aid attorneys with expert exchanges, mediation submissions, and trial preparation
- File documents electronically through NYSCEF and maintain accurate electronic and physical case files
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and document collection
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in New York plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation
- Strong knowledge of New York State filing requirements
- Experience and familiarity with NYSCEF
- Proficiency in reviewing and organizing medical records
- Excellent drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine ability to connect with clients who are often stressed, injured, or grieving
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage competing priorities without close supervision
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
Required Education and Experience
- Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5 years' relevant experience preferred
Why Join Us
- Direct, meaningful client relationships
- Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-value cases
- Collaborative team culture
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Top work place 11 years running
Pay
$27- $35/hour, commensurate with experience