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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