Litigation Paralegal

Position: Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Location: Clark, Bloomfield and Paramus, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Salary Range:  $65,000-$85,000

Our client is a well-established and highly respected New Jersey plaintiff's personal injury and medical malpractice law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is passionate about supporting attorneys through all phases of complex personal injury cases.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience and possess exceptional organizational, communication, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of plaintiff personal injury litigation, from case inception through trial.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Manage case files, maintain litigation calendars, and monitor deadlines to ensure timely filings.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and expert witness scheduling.
• Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, and other case-related documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, experts, insurance carriers, and court personnel.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, trial notebooks, witness coordination, and document management.
• Maintain accurate case information and provide administrative support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey litigation procedures and court deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional, client-focused demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package along with an excellent benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement