Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description Job Description The Law Office of Robert B. Linder is a premier boutique personal injury law firm located in Englewood, New Jersey. Founded in 1992, our firm is dedicated exclusively to representing seriously injured individuals, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients over more than three decades. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled personal service and relentless, aggressive advocacy. We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our close-knit, fast-paced team and help us continue fighting for the maximum results our clients deserve. Position Overview As a Personal Injury Paralegal, you will manage a heavy case load from initial client intake through the discovery phase, all the way up to trial preparation. You will act as a primary point of contact for clients, medical providers, and defense counsel, ensuring that all client files are meticulously organized, deadlines are rigorously tracked, and documentation is complete. Key Responsibilities Case Management & Intake: Conduct detailed initial client intakes, answer incoming phone lines professionally, and open/maintain comprehensive digital and physical client files. Calendaring & Scheduling: Masterfully manage the firm calendar; coordinate and schedule client meetings, depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and site inspections. E-Filing: Efficiently handle electronic filing and case tracking through New Jersey’s E-Courts system. Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and format a wide variety of legal documents using Microsoft Word, including letters, initial pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and trial documents. Medical Records Management: Request, follow up on, organize, and comprehensively review medical records and billing liens; utilize knowledge of medical terminology to summarize records for demand packages. Legal Research: Conduct occasional legal research to support case development and motion practice. General Office Support: Manage daily office filing, sorting mail, and coordinating administrative requests. Qualifications & Skills Required Experience: Previous experience as a personal injury legal assistant or paralegal. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Word and extensive hands-on experience utilizing New Jersey E-Courts for electronic filings. Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish/English is highly valued and considered a major plus. Industry Knowledge: Strong familiarity with personal injury litigation procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology is a significant advantage. Core Competencies: * Exceptional organizational skills and an acute attention to detail. Stellar verbal and written communication skills. A self-starter mindset with an eager willingness to learn, adapt, and take clear direction. Ability to handle sensitive client situations with empathy, patience, and absolute professionalism. What We Offer Opportunity to work directly alongside a well-respected, highly successful trial attorney. A professional, supportive, and collaborative boutique team environment. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience + available bonuses. \nCompany Description The Law Office of Robert B. Linder is a boutique personal injury law firm located in Englewood, New Jersey. Our firm, founded in 1992, has achieved extraordinary success by recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. Our firm is dedicated to the representation of the seriously injured. The office provides unparalleled personal service and aggressive advocacy to achieve maximum results. Many of our extraordinary achievements have been featured in a variety of legal publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal, The New Jersey Jury Verdict and Review, The National Trial Lawyer Magazine, The Bergen Record, The Star Ledger, and the Jersey Journal among others. Company Description The Law Office of Robert B. Linder is a boutique personal injury law firm located in Englewood, New Jersey. Our firm, founded in 1992, has achieved extraordinary success by recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. Our firm is dedicated to the representation of the seriously injured. The office provides unparalleled personal service and aggressive advocacy to achieve maximum results. Many of our extraordinary achievements have been featured in a variety of legal publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal, The New Jersey Jury Verdict and Review, The National Trial Lawyer Magazine, The Bergen Record, The Star Ledger, and the Jersey Journal among others. Law Offices of Robert B Linder