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Paralegal Hire Quality Bloomfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork Personal injury law Legal administrative experience Attention to detail Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide vital support in managing personal injury cases from inception through resolution. Your expertise will help streamline case workflows, facilitate effective communication with clients and medical providers, and ensure meticulous handling of legal documents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful legal work while developing your skills in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, legal research capabilities, and a passion for advocating for clients who have experienced personal injuries. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in preparing and managing personal injury cases, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement documents Conduct thorough legal research related to personal injury law and stay updated on relevant statutes and case law Organize and maintain case files using legal case management systems such as iManage or PCLaw Interview clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts to gather essential case information Review medical records, insurance documents, and other evidence to support case development Coordinate with insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties to facilitate case progress Draft correspondence, legal memos, and reports that clearly communicate case status and strategy Support attorneys with court filings, document review, and procedural law compliance Manage deadlines and ensure timely submission of all legal documents in accordance with court requirements Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism Qualifications Proven paralegal experience with a focus on personal injury law or civil litigation support Strong knowledge of procedural law, document management systems (such as iManage), and legal research tools like LexisNexis or Westlaw Familiarity with legal administrative support tasks including filing, document review, and client communication Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Word processing software Experience with litigation processes from intake through settlement or trial preparation Effective interviewing skills to gather detailed case information from clients and witnesses Knowledge of relevant laws such as Workers' Compensation Law is a plus but not required Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times Join our team to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives by providing exceptional legal support in personal injury cases. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can grow while you contribute to justice for those in need.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

New Jersey Personal injury law firm: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person