Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected plaintiff-side personal injury team where your work directly impacts real people and real outcomes
• Own cases from intake through settlement, litigation, and trial prep (not just one narrow task)
• Fast-paced environment with meaningful responsibility and room to grow
• Competitive pay in the 60k to 80k range, plus strong benefits

Location

This role is primarily on site in Hamilton, New Jersey. For exceptional candidates, some flexibility may be considered (including potential hybrid options tied to the firm’s New York presence).ZipRecruiter

Note

Must have at least 2 plus years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience (not defense).

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, multi-office law firm known for high-quality plaintiff representation and a professional, team-oriented environment.ZipRecruiter

Job Description

• Assist with investigations to identify at-fault parties and support liability development
• Communicate with clients regarding injuries, treatment status, and economic losses
• Obtain and organize medical records, billing records, and other damages documentation
• Identify and track potential liens (health insurance and other)
• Draft strong demand letters and support settlement strategy
• Prepare cases for settlement and litigation, including discovery demands and responses
• Draft pleadings such as non-dispositive and procedural motions
• Coordinate professional correspondence with defense counsel and other parties
• Perform legal research and manage timelines and case tasks
• Support court preparation and trial prep, including exhibits and visual aids
• Maintain diligent, accurate case management and data entry

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience (auto, truck, slip and fall, and similar matters)
• Paralegal certificate or associate degree required
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills (persuasive writing matters here)
• Strong customer-service mindset and time management
• Microsoft Office proficiency required (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Spanish language ability is a plus
• Able to learn and adapt to legal technology and case management systems

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collegial team environment with high standards and strong support
• Variety of work across the life of the case (investigation through trial prep)
• Benefits package that supports long-term stability and well-being
• Opportunity to build real expertise in plaintiff personal injury

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