Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager/Paralegal - Bergen County
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:
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Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible
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Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge
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Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage
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401(k) plan
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Voluntary AFLAC coverage
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Voluntary Pet Insurance Vet Coverage
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Accrued Paid Sick Leave
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PTO days, along with Major Federal Holidays
Compensation:
$70,000 - $80,000 annual
Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:
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Handle all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until the conclusion of the case
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Maintain frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps
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Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement demands
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Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills
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Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial as necessary
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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
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Minimum 3 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury law (required)
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Strong understanding of New Jersey tort law, court procedures, and e-filing systems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficient in legal case management software
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Ability to multitask, work independently, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
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Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive team environment
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Knowledge of Trial Pad and/or TrialWorks is a plus
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Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and PDF conversion software. Experience with Excel and PowerPoint is necessary
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Knowledge of Local and State discovery rules
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Organization skills and attention to detail
About Company
Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
