Job Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, New York 10016

Salary/Payrate: $80k-$95k and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: 100% Onsite (5 days per week in office)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

AMS Staffing is partnering with one of New York’s premier personal injury law firms to hire an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join their Midtown South office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, fast-paced plaintiff-side litigation team that is known for delivering outstanding results and exceptional client care. The firm is seeking a self-driven professional who thrives in a structured litigation environment and takes pride in supporting clients during critical moments in their lives.

If you have strong New York personal injury litigation experience and enjoy managing cases from inception through trial preparation, this role offers stability, growth, and meaningful work.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain organized electronic case files and monitor all critical deadlines, including statutes of limitations
• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including:
• Notices of Claim
• Summonses & Complaints
• Bills of Particulars
• Discovery Demands & Responses
• Notes of Issue
• Subpoenas
• Trial preparation materials
• Electronically file documents in compliance with NYS and NYC court rules
• Prepare demand packages
• Support attorneys with discovery, litigation strategy, and case development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of New York personal injury litigation experience
• Strong knowledge of NYS and NYC court rules and procedures
• Experience with New York electronic filing systems
• Familiarity with SmartAdvocate (preferred, not required)
• NYS Notary Public license or willingness to obtain one
• Spanish language fluency is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• A client-focused mindset with professionalism and empathy