Personal Injury Case Manager Paralegal

Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager - Bergen County Our firm is continuing to grow! Although we recently hired a Litigation Case Manager/Paralegal we find ourselves needing an additional Case Manager to support our growing business. Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., a prominent plaintiff’s law firm based in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Litigation Paralegal /Case Manager to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate must possess 3-10 years of litigation experience. Previous litigation and personal injury experience are required. Medical malpractice experience is a plus. Candidates without the required experience will not be considered. A comprehensive benefits package is provided: • Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible; • Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge; • Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage; • 401(k) plan; • Voluntary AFLAC coverage; • Voluntary Pet Insurance Vet Coverage • Accrued Paid Sick Leave; • PTO days, along with Major Federal Holidays. Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to: • Handle all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until the conclusion of the case; • Maintain frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps; • Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement demands; • Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills; • Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial as necessary; • Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and appearances. Qualifications: • Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized, and very detail-oriented; • Minimum 3 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury law (required); • Strong understanding of New Jersey tort law, court procedures, and e-filing systems; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Proficient in legal case management software; • Ability to multitask, work independently, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment; • Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive team environment; • Knowledge of Trial Pad and/or TrialWorks is a plus; • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and PDF conversion software. Experience with Excel and PowerPoint is necessary; • Knowledge of Local and State discovery rules; • Organization skills and attention to detail. Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 yearly

• Including, but not limited to: • Handle all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until the conclusion of the case; • Maintain frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps; • Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement demands; • Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills; • Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial as necessary; • Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and appearances.

Compensation:
$70,000-$80,000 per year