Paralegal - Personal Injury

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Paralegal – Personal Injury based in our Hamilton, NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment. Responsibilities Support case investigations by identifying at-fault parties and assessing liability. Communicate regularly with clients to gather information on injuries, treatment, and financial losses. Obtain and organize medical records, billing documentation, and related materials to support damages claims. Identify and evaluate applicable health insurance coverage and potential liens. Draft demand letters and other legal documents; strong writing skills required. Prepare cases for settlement, litigation, and trial, including exhibit and visual aid creation. Draft and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and procedural motions. Conduct legal research and manage case timelines and deadlines. Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant third parties. Perform accurate data entry and case updates in FileVine. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury , with hands-on knowledge of both pre‑litigation and litigation case management. Familiarity with legal procedures in New Jersey. Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree required. Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to quickly learn new legal technology. Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with strong time‑management and follow‑through skills. Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professionalism. Stark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. The firm also provides generous paid time off, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability benefits and 401(k) plan with firm contributions. Compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including candidate experience, qualifications, accomplishments, and location. Employees may also be eligible for annual performance‑based merit increases rewarding individual and firm achievements. Equal Opportunity Employer Stark & Stark’s policy is to make employment decisions based on merit, ability, and competence. Except where required by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or staff member’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic provided by law. Qualified minorities, females, veterans, and attorneys with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is also our policy to provide a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age‑related, or ethnic. Mansfield Rule As part of its continued efforts to actively recruit and advance the recruitment, development, and promotion of diverse lawyers Stark & Stark is participating in Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Rule initiative. The Mansfield Rule is named for Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. It measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for hiring, advancement, and significant leadership roles. Under this initiative, we strive for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys. The Mansfield Rule initiative also includes a commitment by Stark & Stark to be transparent in our internal governance, particularly with our selection guidelines and job descriptions for firm management roles and committees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stark & Stark