Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in East Brunswick, New Jersey

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal with at least two years experience on the plaintiff's side with a New Jersey law firm to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the New Jersey litigation process and demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communications skills, organizational skills, legal research skills and computer skills. Duties Manage office calendar and schedules for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings. Communicating with clients, witnesses, record retrieval services, medical providers, experts, etc. Obtaining medical, billing and other necessary records. Perform daily clerical duties such as filing correspondence and case specific documents. Maintain organized physical case files. Upkeep, organize and manage the firm's electronic files Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and evidence. Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy. Draft, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence on NJ eCourts. Draft and serve discovery demands, such as interrogatories and notices for document production. Respond to discovery demands, such as Interrogatories and Notices to Produce. Requirements At least two years experience in Plaintiff's personal injury law with a New Jersey law firm is required. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PDF programs and File Explorer is a must as well as ability to familiarize oneself with the firm's electronic file share system and any other required program or function. Expertise in New Jersey eCourts as well as N.J. court rules and procedures. Experience with serving and responding to litigation discovery demands, including but not limited to interrogatories and demands for document production. Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools such as Lexis Nexis. Excellent writing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail. Strong interpersonal skills to work with clients, experts, records retrieval services, witnesses, etc. to advance the positive outcome of cases. Ability to draft clear and concise motions and pleadings. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong analytical skills. A degree in paralegal studies or a related field is a plus but not required. A New Jersey Notary Public Certification is a plus but not required. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute their skills long-term in a collaborative environment while furthering their knowledge of and career in the legal field. Ideal candidate/ personal injury paralegal

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

2 years (Required) Personal injury : 2 years (Required) New Jersey Plaintiff's P.I.

Law Firm:

2 years (Preferred) Legal research: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person