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Paralegal

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions, New York, NY, United States


We are a growing law firm based in Staten Island, New York, specializing in

Personal Injury Defense , representing clients facing claims arising from accidents, workplace incidents, and liability disputes. In addition, the firm provides legal services in

Business Law ,

Civil Litigation , and

Insurance Coverage Opinions , offering comprehensive legal support across a wide range of matters.

Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Paralegal

to support attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation environment. This role involves hands‑on involvement in all phases of litigation, with a primary focus on personal injury defense, while also supporting business law and coverage‑related matters. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and thrives managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post‑trial matters.

Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence.

Manage case files, including document organization, e‑filing, and calendaring court deadlines.

Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, experts, and insurance carriers.

Conduct legal and factual research related to personal injury defense, civil litigation, and coverage issues.

Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and investigatory materials.

Assist in preparing insurance coverage opinions by organizing policy documents and supporting legal analysis.

Support business law matters, including contracts, corporate documents, and regulatory filings.

Ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.

Qualifications

Prior experience in

personal injury defense, civil litigation, insurance defense, or business law

strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management/e‑filing systems.

High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Why Join Our Team

Opportunity to work on complex and interesting legal matters.

Hands‑on litigation experience across multiple practice areas.

Supportive, team‑oriented firm environment.

Opportunity for long‑term professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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