Paralegal - Personal Injury Tort & Insurance Defense

About Cullen and Dykman LLP

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a dynamic and collegial work environment. Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to welcoming a proactive and motivated Paralegal to our team.

Position Overview: The firm is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to support our Personal Injury Tort & Insurance Defense practice. The ideal candidate will have experience managing litigation matters from inception through trial preparation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff to provide exceptional client service.

Job Duties:

• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, discovery motions, and medical record reviews.
• Obtain, organize, and track medical and other relevant records.
• Provide direct support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial.
• File legal documents electronically in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Monitor court deadlines, discovery schedules, and compliance with case management orders.
• Work overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A four-year college degree.
• At least two years of defense personal injury tort litigation experience.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to assume immediate responsibility, prioritize assignments, and manage an active caseload.
• Capacity to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; PowerPoint knowledge is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $50,000–$80,000, with actual compensation commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative, professional environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.