Personal Injury Paralegal

Company: Robert Half
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About the Practice This nationally recognized plaintiffs’ litigation practice is a leader in aviation accident and catastrophic injury law, with a decades-long history of serving as lead or co-lead counsel in major aviation accident cases. The firm is known for handling complex, high-stakes litigation involving technical, regulatory, and international issues. Position Summary The Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with legal research and document preparation for court proceedings. This role supports all phases of complex litigation, including case planning, document management, legal research, fact gathering, and the drafting and analysis of legal documents in state and federal courts. Essential Functions The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel Draft legal documents, including formal discovery requests, notices, responses, document productions, and deposition summaries Track case progress and support attorneys through all phases of litigation Request records and documents from private and public institutions, including clients, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Demonstrate digital proficiency in assembling, retrieving, managing, and maintaining electronically stored information and litigation files Maintain client relationships; schedule meetings; arrange interviews; follow up on client requests; and retrieve necessary information Prepare documents and materials for expert review Conduct legal research, including statutory and case law; draft legal forms; and prepare and manage exhibits Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed Draft damages brochures, presentations, and photographic exhibits for use in litigation and settlement presentations Electronically file pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, affidavits, and related exhibits in both State and Federal courts Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to operate standard office equipment, including copy machines, printers, scanners, and PCs Experience managing e-discovery platforms and working with litigation databases and online legal research tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must-Have Requirements 5–7 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience in New York Demonstrated experience with Federal (PACER) and New York State (NYSCEF) electronic filing systems (required) Strong experience handling state and federal court filings and litigation support

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