Litigation Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in personal injury plaintiff work and hands-on experience with Filevine and Lead Docket. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates with a high level of autonomy, and excels at bringing clarity and structure to evolving processes. You will work directly with one or more attorneys from intake through verdict, serving as a critical partner in managing and moving cases efficiently through every phase.

$65,000 - $85,000 yearly

• Manage all phases of personal injury cases from intake to resolution, including discovery, deposition prep, trial support, and post-verdict matters.
• Draft and organize medical chronologies, bills of particulars, discovery responses, and settlement documents.
• Maintain and update case information in Filevine and Lead Docket, ensuring all tasks, phases, and deadlines are properly tracked and executed.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters to obtain records, invoices, and case updates.
• Schedule and manage EBTs, IMEs, mediations, and court appearances, ensuring attorneys and clients are prepared and all materials are complete.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks or process gaps and implement solutions to enhance operational flow and case velocity.
• Utilize AI tools and legal technology to streamline documentation, research, and communication workflows.
• Partner with attorneys to ensure case files are trial-ready and aligned with firm standards.
• Support ongoing initiatives to strengthen firmwide processes, data quality, and reporting.

• 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal in a Personal Injury Plaintiff firm (New York experience preferred).
• Proficiency in Filevine required; Lead Docket experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of personal injury case lifecycle, including discovery, trial prep, and settlement processes.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to execute through ambiguity and bring process to unstructured environments.
• Tech-savvy mindset, comfortable leveraging AI-driven tools, legal tech, and document automation systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, client-centered demeanor with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

At Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., an esteemed law firm, you will be part of a culture that is deeply committed to navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. We are excited to review your application.

Benefits at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers: Our firm recognizes the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive compensation package specifically designed for immigration law professionals:

• Competitive salary.
• Profit-sharing on your caseload settlements. Health insurance.
• Free on-site parking in Forest Hills.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds