Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys to enhance the effectiveness of the law office.
- Communicate with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts.
- Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters from start to finish.
- Open and close case files, including handling medical records and police reports.
- Interact and contact existing clients on a daily basis.
- Manage a caseload of up to 80 cases.
- Respond to incoming calls and voicemails daily.
- Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Prepare and file complaints, motions, briefs, and arbitration statements.
- Prepare special packages, discovery demands, and answers to interrogatories.
- Review discovery provided and summarize deposition testimony.
- Assist attorneys with calendaring depositions and maintaining court dates.
- Compose emails and correspondence.
- Monitor deadlines and maintain the law office calendar proficiently.
- Prepare disbursement of settlement funds and request checks from the accounting department.
- Meet and greet walk-in clients and conduct intakes as needed.
- Answer inquiries from potential new clients and coordinate intakes.
- Conduct research as needed.
- Maintain case status notes in the case management system.
Education and Experience Information:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- At least five years of working experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the personal injury area of law required.
- Familiarity with New Jersey e-courts, . court rules, and legal procedures.
- Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
- Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting.
Salary Information:
- Pay ranges from $70, to $85, per year, depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Referral program.
- Travel reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
Schedule:
- Full-time position.
- 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to relocate to various office locations such as Trenton, Plainfield, Edison, and Freehold, Jersey City, NJ before starting work.
- Work location is in-person.
This position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of clients while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. The law firm values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth.
