As a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal at a law firm in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the lawyer and managing cases from start to finish. You will also be expected to communicate with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts, as well as assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in personal injury law, be fluent in both English and Spanish, and possess excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the lawyer to enhance law office effectiveness - Communicate with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts - Manage Prelitigation and Litigation matters from start to finish - Open and close files - Interact and contact existing clients daily - Manage a caseload of up to 80 - 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 - Review discovery provided and summarize deposition testimony - Assist attorney with depositions calendaring and maintain court dates - Compose emails and correspondence - Monitor deadlines and maintain the law office calendar - Prepare disbursement of settlement funds and request checks from accounting department - Meet and greet walk-in clients and conduct intakes as needed - Answer inquiries from potential new clients (Intake coordination) - Conduct research as needed - Maintain case status notes in case management system
Requirements:
- High School Diploma, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent - 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury law - Familiarity with New Jersey e-courts and N.J. court rules and legal procedures - Computer literacy with proficiency in M.S. 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 - Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced office setting
Benefits:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance - FSA and HSA options - Life and long-term disability insurance - 401(k) plan match - Paid time off policy - Bonuses, birthday lunches, holiday parties, and picnics
Our law firm is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Thank you for considering this opportunity with our law firm. We look forward to hearing from you!
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