Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a permanent, on-site legal team in New Jersey. This role supports attorneys handling personal injury matters by coordinating case materials, preparing filings, and helping move litigation forward efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:
• Support attorneys throughout personal injury litigation by organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and other legal documents for attorney review and filing.
• Review medical records, claim files, and other case-related materials to identify relevant facts and support case strategy.
• Perform legal and factual research to assist with motion practice, case development, and ongoing litigation needs.
• Coordinate trial preparation activities, including exhibit organization, witness materials, and pre-hearing document readiness.
• Communicate with experts, investigators, insurers, and other external parties to gather information and support case progression.
• Manage discovery tasks, including document collection, review, and preparation of responses in accordance with court deadlines.
• Use case management systems to monitor matter status, update records, and improve day-to-day workflow efficiency.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience supporting personal injury litigation matters in a paralegal capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or a combination of both as required for the role.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review legal documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and experience supporting drafting for pleadings and motions.
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures, discovery practices, and trial preparation activities.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a deadline-driven setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience using case management software; exposure to Litify is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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