Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal - Trial Team Support

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers is a pre-eminent New York City personal injury firm that has been representing individuals throughout the New York City metro region for over 40 years. The firm prides itself on the exemplary quality of service that it delivers to its clients and has successfully represented clients with all types of personal injury claims.

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers is seeking an organized and experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal to join our trial team and provide crucial support to the trial attorney. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in the field of personal injury and interested in developing trial experience. This position is hands-on and requires a minimum of 2 years plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience.

Candidates without prior plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience are unlikely to be successful in this role.

• Assist trial attorney with stages of case management
• Coordinate with outside investigators, including insurance communication and correspondence
• Draft and prepare summons and complaints, bill of particulars, discovery demands and responses, motions, and opening and closing statements
• Prepare and organize materials needed for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, and trial
• Assist with lien negotiation and finalization and oversee updates throughout the case
• Obtain necessary authorizations for medical records as well as the medical records
• Help maintain client relations through strong communication and professional conduct
• Provide general administrative support to the attorneys and perform additional duties as needed

• Minimum 2 years as a plaintiff personal injury paralegal. Trial prep experience is a bonus!
• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s is preferred. Paralegal certification is a plus!
• Experience with New York State court filing procedures and deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and case management systems. Experience with Filevine is a plus!
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• Comprehensive health insurance, 401k, and PTO
• Friendly and collaborative work environment

This role is full-time and is on-site at our New York City office in downtown Manhattan.

$50,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected classification under local, state or federal laws.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.