Location:Teaneck, NJ
Experience:2+ Years Minimum
The Opportunity
We are representing a prestigious, high-volume personal injury litigation firm known for its aggressive advocacy and significant settlements. They are currently seeking anexpert-level Personal Injury Paralegalwho is a "file ownership" specialist.
This isn't a role for someone who just handles intake or just handles demandsthis is for a professional who understands thefull lifecycle of a New Jersey Plaintiff’s case, from the initial retainer through to trial prep and settlement distribution.
Core Responsibilities
- End-to-End File Management:Independently manage a robust caseload of motor vehicle accidents (MVA), premises liability, and catastrophic injury files.
- Discovery Mastery:Draft, serve, and respond to Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Admissions. You will be responsible for identifying missing links in discovery and proactively chasing down records.
- Medical Coordination:Review and summarize medical records, maintain constant communication with providers, and manage the "treatment phase" to ensure files are ready for demand or filing.
- Litigation Support:Prepare Summons and Complaints, file documents viaeCourts, manage calendars for depositions and IMEs, and assist in drafting motions and trial exhibits.
- Lien Resolution:Proactively manage Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance liens to ensure maximum net recovery for clients.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience:2+ years of dedicated experience inNew Jersey Plaintiff Personal Injury. (New York experience is a plus, but NJ procedural knowledge is required).
- Technical Proficiency:Advanced skills in case management software (e.g., SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles) and the NJ eCourts filing system.
- Process Knowledge:A deep understanding of the "No-Fault" (PIP) landscape and the verbal threshold in New Jersey.
- The "Proactive" Mindset:You don’t wait for an attorney to ask for a status update; you anticipate the next move to keep the file moving toward resolution.
- Spanish fluency required.
Why This Firm?
- Competitive Compensation:Salary is commensurate with expert-level experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- Culture of Excellence:Work alongside some of the sharpest trial attorneys in the region in a fast-paced, professional environment.
- Impact:You will play a direct role in securing justice and financial recovery for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries.
Note to Applicants:This is a high-visibility role within the firm. Only candidates with specific New Jersey plaintiff-side experience will be considered.
