Sr. Paralegal
Job Description
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
A busy personal injury law firm in Hauppauge is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Senior Litigation Paralegal to oversee daily office operations while managing a personal injury caseload.
The ideal candidate has strong New York litigation experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to keep cases and administrative processes moving efficiently.
- Manage personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
- Draft pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Prepare and file documents through NYSCEF and other court systems.
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, depositions, IMEs, court appearances, and attorney schedules.
- Request and review medical records, police reports, insurance documents, and other case materials.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
- Prepare settlement packages, organize trial materials, and assist attorneys with case preparation.
- Oversee daily office operations, workflow, staff assignments, and administrative procedures.
- Train and support legal and administrative staff.
- Assist with billing, reporting, vendor coordination, and maintaining organized office systems.
- Ensure files are accurate, current, and compliant with firm procedures.
- 7–10 years of litigation paralegal experience, with a strong focus on personal injury matters.
- Prior office management or legal team leadership experience.
- Thorough knowledge of New York State court procedures, litigation deadlines, and NYSCEF e-filing.
- Strong drafting, case management, calendaring, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and client-service skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case-management software.
Meet Your Recruiter
Katy Ockovic
Staffing Manager
I am a Staffing Manager for Professional Operations at Lloyd with a strong background in legal, human resources, and recruiting. I bring a well-rounded understanding of workforce strategy and talent acquisition, with experience supporting both organizational needs and candidate success. I care deeply about transparency and clear communication, and I prioritize building trust with both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process. My focus is on aligning the right talent with the right opportunities while maintaining efficiency, compliance, and a high standard of service across operations.
Outside of work, I enjoy animals, the beach, shopping, and exploring new food experiences.