Paralegal - Litigation - Plaintiff - Personal Injury - Paterson New Jersey

Company: Bergen County Law Firm
Location: Paterson, New Jersey
Posted On: 01/22/2025

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Qualifications:
--- 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.

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. More...

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