Paralegal - Litigation - Plaintiff - Personal Injury at Bergen County Law Firm

A prominent plaintiff’s law firm based in the Hackensack, NJ area, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Litigation Paralegal /Case Manager to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate must possess 5-10 years of litigation experience. Previous litigation and personal injury experience are required and medical malpractice experience is a plus. Candidates without the required experience will not be considered.

A comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes free employee medical coverage.

$70,000+ annual DOE

Including, but not limited to:

• Setting up case structure, organizing case documents and calendar dates;
• Preparing and filing legal documents including discovery requests/responses;
• Researching expert witnesses and scheduling depositions;
• Communicating with legal team members, clients, counsel, experts, and court;
• Subpoena medical and other records;
• Reviewing documents/medical records and preparing detailed summaries/chronologies.

• Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized, and very detail-oriented;
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize incoming work to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor to problem-solve during busy times;
• Follow through with minimal direction and take the initiative;
• Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive team environment;
• Knowledge of Trial pad and/or TrialWorks a plus;
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and PDF conversion software. Excel and PowerPoint experience is necessary;
• Knowledge of Local and State discovery rules;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Organization skills and attention to detail.

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.