Paralegal Aide L2 – Tort – NYC

About the role

This position supports the legal team in handling tort cases for the City of New York. Working under the supervision of senior legal assistants and attorneys, the Paralegal Aide L2 performs a variety of substantive and administrative tasks to ensure cases progress efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct file reviews and advise on case handling, including impleading parties and settlement strategy.
• Draft legal documents such as Answers, Demands for Discovery, Bills of Particulars, motions to dismiss, and other pleadings.
• Prepare letters, memoranda, and communications for insurance takeovers.
• Investigate facts, interview witnesses, and secure evidence for trial preparation.
• Assist attorneys with subpoenas, motions, affidavits, legal notices, and related filings.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files, collect and review records, and perform legal research and database searches.
• File documents with courts and city agencies, request adjournments, and prepare discovery materials.
• Perform routine administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, data entry, indexing, and calendar management.

Required profile

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, or an associate degree with two years of full‑time paralegal experience, or a high school diploma with four years of full‑time experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work under supervision while handling multiple tasks in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Required skills

• Legal research
• Database searching
• Document drafting and management
• Data entry

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse tort cases for a major municipal entity.
• Professional development under experienced attorneys.