Plaintiff Litigation Case Manager - Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Case Manager/Paralegal

Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., a prominent plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Teaneck, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Litigation Case Manager (Paralegal) to join their expanding team in the office. The ideal candidate must possess three to ten years of litigation experience. Previous litigation and plaintiff personal injury experience are required .

Benefits include the following:

• Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible;

• Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge;

• Life insurance & supplemental disability coverage;

• 401(k) plan;

• Voluntary AFLAC coverage;

• Voluntary Pet Insurance Vet Coverage;

• Accrued Paid Sick Leave; and

• PTO days, along with Major Federal Holidays.

Compensation:

$75,000 - $85,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to:

• Handling all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until the conclusion of the case;

• Maintaining frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps;

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses and settlement demands;

• Coordinating with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills;

• Preparing cases for arbitration, mediation and trial as necessary;

• Tracking deadlines and managing attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and appearances.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized & be very detail-oriented;

• Minimum of three years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury law (required);

• Strong understanding of New Jersey tort law, court procedures & e-filing systems;

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills;

• Proficient in legal case management software;

• Ability to multitask, work independently & stay organized in a fast-paced environment;

• Treat others with respect & contribute to a positive team environment;

• Knowledge of Trial Pad is a plus;

• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word & PDF conversion software. Experience with Excel and PowerPoint is necessary;

• Knowledge of New Jersey Local & State discovery rules;

• Organizational skills & attention to detail; and

• Medical malpractice experience is a plus.

About Company

Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.