Personal Injury Paralegal (Onsite)

About the Role

The Ward Law Group is seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation attorneys throughout the life of a case. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling discovery, medical records, litigation deadlines, trial preparation, and client communication while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail. This position is 100% onsite in our New York City office.

What You'll Do

• Manage personal injury litigation files from filing through trial.
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery demands and responses.
• Prepare Bills of Particulars, authorizations, subpoenas, and litigation documents.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Coordinate medical records, billing records, and damages documentation.
• Organize medical records by provider and chronology.
• Maintain accurate case information in Litify.
• Assist attorneys with depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibits and trial notebooks.
• Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide case updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to efficiently move cases toward resolution.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:

• Manage a high-volume litigation caseload while maintaining accuracy.
• Meet all litigation deadlines without supervision.
• Produce accurate and timely discovery responses.
• Maintain complete and organized medical records.
• Keep Litify updated with accurate case information.
• Deliver exceptional client communication and responsiveness.
• Successfully support attorneys through trial preparation.
• Demonstrate strong organization, accountability, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Experience handling New York personal injury litigation matters.
• Experience drafting: Discovery Demands, Discovery Responses, Bills of Particulars, Medical Authorizations.
• Experience managing litigation deadlines independently.
• Experience organizing and reviewing medical records.
• Experience preparing trial exhibits and litigation documents.
• Experience using legal case management software (Litify preferred).
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Litify.
• Experience supporting trial attorneys.
• Experience preparing deposition summaries.
• Experience preparing trial notebooks.
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses.
• Experience working in a high-volume Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm.

Additional Training

Employees may occasionally be required to attend in-person training sessions, including weekend training when necessary. Employees will receive advance notice before any required training.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 verification and supporting documentation as required by federal law.

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)