Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our plaintiff's personal injury practice. The ideal candidate must be comfortable managing a high-volume caseload from inception through settlement and litigation, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Must be a self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with an attorney on a one-on-one basis with minimal supervision.
• Capable of independently managing a high-volume caseload from inception through settlement and litigation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client relations skills.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, meet deadlines, and move cases forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 100 personal injury files from intake through settlement, arbitration, and litigation.

• Maintain regular and consistent communication with clients regarding case status, treatment updates, and litigation developments.

• Draft and file pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, case management orders, and other litigation documents.

• Prepare and organize medical records, billing records, and damages documentation.

• Coordinate service of process and monitor deadlines for responsive pleadings.

• Schedule and coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations, arbitrations, mediations, and court appearances.

• Prepare settlement packages and assist attorneys with settlement negotiations.

• Maintain accurate case management records and ensure compliance with all court deadlines.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit organization.

• Review incoming correspondence and discovery and take appropriate action to advance cases.

• Communicate with insurance adjusters, medical providers, courts, and opposing counsel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation experience required.

• Demonstrated experience handling personal injury matters from inception through settlement and litigation.

• Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.

• Experience drafting complaints, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.

• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management software, and electronic NJ court filing systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.

• Familiarity with motor vehicle accident, premises liability, and general negligence claims.

• Experience preparing cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to achieving outstanding results for our clients.

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