Legal Staff Paralegal in Roseland, NJ

Law Firm

Roseland, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Roseland, NJ

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal – Personal Injury – Plaintiff Job Responsibilities: - Manage all aspects of maintaining personal injury cases, ensuring thorough preparation and organization. - Handle pre-litigation and litigation processes, including drafting and filing necessary documents in court. - Manage court filings and ensure all deadlines are met, maintaining a meticulous tracking system for deadline dates. - Obtain and organize medical records, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accessible. - Manage calendars efficiently using Microsoft Outlook, scheduling appointments, court dates, and follow-ups. - Engage in heavy phone communication with clients, adversaries, and courts to facilitate case progress and resolution. - Open, read, and organize mail to ensure all correspondence is appropriately handled and filed. - Set up new clients in the system and perform conflict checks to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. - Maintain filing systems and prepare files for meetings and court appearances. - Keep track of follow-up requirements for adversary or court letters that require a response, ensuring timely and appropriate actions. - Type letters and perform dictation tasks as needed, ensuring clear and professional communication. Education and Experience Information: - The candidate must have 3+ years of experience working on the Plaintiff side, with a focus on litigation in personal injury cases. - Experience with Microsoft Office is required, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Experience with Perfect Law is considered a plus. - Spanish-speaking abilities are advantageous but not mandatory. - Candidates must be extremely organized and detail-oriented to manage the complexities of personal injury cases effectively. Salary Information: - Salary information is not explicitly provided in the text. Additional Information: - This is a full-time, on-site position, requiring the candidate to work Monday through Friday. - The law firm offers benefits as part of the employment package, although specific benefits are not detailed in the text.