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Insurance Litigation Paralegal
Islandia, NY (Suffolk County) · On-Site · Direct Hire
POSITION DETAILS
Location
Islandia, NY · On-Site
Schedule
Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation
$50,000–$65,000 DOE
Start
Immediate
BENEFITS
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Profit-sharing contributions
- Health insurance — employer contribution toward single-rate premium
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
A well-established New York litigation firm with a strong track record in insurance law is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Paralegal for its Long Island office. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with a collegial, low-stress office culture in a convenient suburban setting — no city commute required. The firm values its people and has a strong record of employee retention.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support attorneys handling a high-volume caseload of no-fault auto insurance and subrogation matters
- Draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, and arbitration submissions
- Coordinate with insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and arbitration forums
- Monitor case files and proactively identify next steps and upcoming deadlines
- Prepare materials for arbitration hearings and assist with e-filing
- Handle client communications professionally via phone and email
- Maintain well-organized, current case files
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 1 year of paralegal experience in no-fault auto insurance, subrogation, or insurance defense litigation in New York
- A true paralegal skillset: able to draft legal documents and apply substantive knowledge of insurance law — not limited to administrative support
- Solid understanding of New York insurance litigation procedures and terminology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management software a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently across multiple active matters
PREFERRED
- Experience in AAA or Arbitration Forums, Inc. arbitration
- Workers' Compensation subrogation background
- Paralegal certificate or college degree
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We staff all levels of office staff, from entry-level clerical staff to organization management and everyone in between. We find employment opportunities for every vocation and aspiration – from accountants to graphic designers, administrative assistants to IT professionals, purchasing managers to event planners, receptionists to directors.
If you are a permanent job seeker, we’ll help you get your foot in the door and launch your dream career. Our experienced Talent Coordinators will advise you on everything you need to ace your interview, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package. Count on us to be advocates for you in your search.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000