Paralegal

The role

The paralegal will manage the litigation calendar and coordinate legal events. They will draft and e-file legal documents and support client communications and attorney tasks.

What you will do

• Manage and own the litigation calendar.
• Schedule and confirm depositions, hearings, IMEs, and other legal events.
• Draft and e-file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Support client communications and triage inbound questions.
• Act as an accountability partner for attorneys.
• Assist in improving firm processes and operational systems.
• Work with the overseas medical records clerk to organize documentation.

Required qualifications

• Experience in personal injury litigation.
• Familiarity with New York courts and e-filing systems.
• Strong, assertive communication skills.
• Highly organized multitasking and prioritization capabilities.
• Comfortable with legal tech, case management tools, calendars, and AI-assisted drafting/workflow tools.
• Based in New York City with the ability to work in-office as required.

Nice to have

• Interest in growing into broader operational roles within the firm.
• Leadership potential in evolving toward an operations leadership role.

Benefits

• Leadership Exposure: Work directly with the Founding Partner and Associate.
• Strategic Role: Help the firm tackle operational challenges.
• Growth Path: Clear progression opportunities towards an Operations Director role.
• Dynamic Environment: Fast-paced, agile team.

About the company

We are a law firm specializing in personal injury cases, committed to providing high-quality legal representation and personalized service.