EXPERIENCED Personal Injury Legal Assistant

About the Role:

Established New York Personal Injury firm seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This position offers career growth opportunities in a supportive legal environment.

Essential Requirements:

Fluent Spanish and English (Must be bilingual)

Minimum 2 years Personal Injury case handling experience

Associate Degree or higher

Legal authorization to work in the US

Must be able to commute to office (NOT REMOTE)

Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally

Notary Public certification preferred

Core Responsibilities:

Handle Personal Injury cases independently

Manage Spanish-speaking client communications

Process new Bodily Injury claims

File No-Fault applications

Prepare settlement packages

Process loss wage claims

Manage property damage claims

Handle regular mailings/shipping via:

US Post Office

FedEx

UPS

Draft complaints for various personal injury cases:

Motor vehicle accidents

Premises liability

Animal attacks

Product liability

Medical/dental malpractice

Assault/battery cases

False arrest claims

Technical Skills Required:

Proficient in:

Microsoft Word & Excel

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace (Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets)

Smart Advocate

LexisNexis

Working knowledge of NY legal platforms:

PACE

WCB eCase

NYSCEF

eLaw

eCourt

EDDS

Professional Qualities:

Excellent bilingual communication skills

Strong client service orientation

Detail-oriented documentation habits

Independent research capabilities

Professional phone manner

Positive, energetic demeanor

Sense of urgency

Ability to multitask

To Apply:

Email your resume and writing sample

Subject Line: "Bilingual PI Paralegal"

Note: Only experienced candidates with Spanish fluency will be considered. This is an in-office position requiring daily commute.

Pay commensurate with experience: $38K thru $59K