Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal

  • Location
    Melville, New York
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2026-06-26
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    USD70000 - USD80000 per annum + Great benefits!
  • Expiry Date
    2026-06-23

This is an in-office position requiring strong ownership, independence, and the ability to manage a substantial caseload with minimal micromanagement.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for new clients, including meeting clients on their first day and guiding them through the intake process
  • Assist attorneys with pre-litigation case development, investigation, and file preparation
  • Handle insurance claims processing, including no-fault and bodily injury matters
  • Request, review, and organise medical records and billing documentation
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding:
    • Medical treatment updates
    • Case status and next steps
  • Prepare and file legal documents related to personal injury cases
  • Coordinate with insurance carriers, medical providers, and opposing counsel
  • Manage and prioritise a high caseload efficiently and accurately
  • Utilise case management systems to ensure data integrity and workflow consistency

Qualifications & Skills

  • 3+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal (plaintiff-side preferred)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Pre-litigation workflows
  • Insurance claims (no-fault experience a plus)
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Ability to work independently in a high-volume environment
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Comfortable managing competing priorities with minimal oversight

What We’re Looking For

  • Ability to own cases from intake through progression with minimal supervision
  • Ability to deliver a high-quality client experience, especially during initial onboarding
  • Ability to keep cases moving efficiently through the pipeline (strong case velocity)

Why Consider This Opportunity

  • Established, high-volume personal injury firm with a strong reputation
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of legal operations and emerging AI tools
  • Direct impact on client experience and case outcomes
  • A role suited for paralegals who thrive with ownership, pace, and accountability

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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