Personal Injury Case Manager - Paralegal
Job Description
Job Description
Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager - Bergen County
Our firm is continuing to grow! Although we recently hired a Litigation Case Manager/Paralegal, we find ourselves needing an additional Case Manager to support our growing business.
Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., a prominent plaintiff’s law firm based in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Litigation Paralegal /Case Manager to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate must possess 3-10 years of litigation experience. Previous litigation and personal injury experience are required. Medical malpractice experience is a plus. Candidates without the required experience will not be considered.
A comprehensive benefits package is provided:
- Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible;
- Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge;
- Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage;
- 401(k) plan;
- Voluntary AFLAC coverage;
- Voluntary Pet Insurance Vet Coverage
- Accrued Paid Sick Leave;
- PTO days, along with Major Federal Holidays.
Compensation:
$70,000 - $80,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
Including, but not limited to:
- Handle all aspects of personal injury files from filing the complaint until the conclusion of the case;
- Maintain frequent and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, treatment progress, and legal steps;
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement demands;
- Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and summarize records and bills;
- Prepare cases for arbitration, mediation, and trial as necessary;
- Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars to ensure timely filings and appearances.
Qualifications:
- Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized, and very detail-oriented;
- Minimum 3 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury law (required);
- Strong understanding of New Jersey tort law, court procedures, and e-filing systems;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficient in legal case management software;
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment;
- Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive team environment;
- Knowledge of Trial Pad and/or TrialWorks is a plus;
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and PDF conversion software. Experience with Excel and PowerPoint is necessary;
- Knowledge of Local and State discovery rules;
- Organization skills and attention to detail.
About Company
Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.