Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal

PrideStaff; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm in Hackensack, NJ, as a Litigation Paralegal specializing in personal injury cases. In this fully onsite role, you will manage both prelitigation and litigation matters, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing legal documents, assisting with depositions, and summarizing testimonies. This esteemed firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401K plan match

Paid time off

Paid firm closed holidays

Wellness incentives

Discretionary bonus

Birthday lunches

Holiday parties

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal in personal injury law.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from start to finish.
• Prepare and file legal documents and manage a caseload of up to 80.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Job description

Job Description

We represent a law firm in Hackensack, NJ seeking Litigation Paralegals (Personal Injury) for Direct Hire career opportunities. This role is Fully Onsite.

Paralegals (Personal Injury) Hours: M-F 9am-6pm

Responsibilities:

• Manage Prelitigation and Litigation matters from start to finish.
• Manage a caseload of up to 80.
• Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Prepare and file complaints, motions, briefs, and arbitration statements; prepare special packages, discovery demands, and answers to interrogatories.
• Prepare disbursement of settlement funds.
• Review the discovery provided and summarize deposition testimony.

Requirements:

• Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience as a litigation paralegal, in plaintiff personal injury.
• 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the personal injury area of law.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental coverage, FSA, life, long-term disability insurance, 401K plan match, PTO, Paid Firm closed holidays and Wellness incentives, discretionary bonus, birthday lunches, holiday parties, and picnics.

Company Description

PrideStaff is a 16 time Best of Staffing Award Winning full-service staffing company.