Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal with at least two years experience in plaintiff's personal injury law with a New Jersey law firm to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the New Jersey litigation process and demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communications skills, organizational skills, legal research skills and computer skills.

Duties

• Manage office calendar and schedules for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
• Communicating with clients, witnesses, record retrieval services, medical providers, experts, etc. to both gather and provide necessary information for cases.
• Conducting client intake phone calls as well as managing and prioritizing telephone messages for attorneys to respond to.
• Seek and obtain medical, billing and other necessary records via letter, e-mail, telephone calls and/or subpoena.
• Perform daily clerical duties such as filing correspondence and case specific documents.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure easy access to critical information.
• Upkeep, categorize, organize and manage the firm's electronic file folder library, including properly saving case specific documents to specific subfolders for litigation purposes.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and evidence.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence on NJ eCourts.
• Draft and serve discovery demands, such as interrogatories and notices for document production.
• Respond to discovery demands, such as Interrogatories and Notices to Produce.

Requirements

• At least two years experience in Plaintiff's personal injury law with a New Jersey law firm is required. Experience in medical malpractice and/or employment law is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PDF programs and File Explorer is a must as well as ability to familiarize oneself with the firm's electronic file share system and any other required program or function.
• Expertise in New Jersey eCourts as well as N.J. court rules and procedures.
• Experience with serving and responding to litigation discovery demands, including but not limited to interrogatories and demands for document production.
• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Lexis Nexis.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with clients, experts, records retrieval services, witnesses, etc. to advance the positive outcome of cases.
• Ability to draft clear and concise motions and pleadings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong analytical skills.
• A degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred but not required.
• A New Jersey Notary Public Certification is preferred but not required.

We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute their skills long-term in a collaborative environment while furthering their knowledge of and career in the legal field.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working for a New Jersey Law firm?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Legal research: 2 years (Preferred)
• Organizational skills: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Personal injury : 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person