Paralegal

Einhorn Barbarito; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Einhorn Barbarito in Parsippany, NJ seeks an experienced paralegal specializing in personal injury to support complex litigation from filing to trial. You will manage large caseloads, draft documents, and coordinate with clients, attorneys, and experts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PI, strong Casepeer skills, and excels in a fast-paced, collaborative firm. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in personal injury law.
• Ability to manage workload of 65 to 100 files in a fast-paced office.
• Familiarity with NJ Court Rules, legal procedures and E-Courts.
• Strong Casepeer and case management software experience.
• Experience with six-figure cases through the trial phase.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with complex plaintiff’s personal injury litigation from inception to trial.
• Utilize Casepeer to organize client files, track deadlines, and communicate with clients.
• Draft correspondence and assist in preparation of litigation documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, and discovery).
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain litigation calendar (depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, other dates).
• Maintain case files and provide administrative support to the lawyers.
• Communicate professionally with clients, law firms, medical offices, insurers, process servers, and court personnel.
• Prepare trial exhibits and notebooks for courtroom presentations.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate

Tools

Casepeer

Job description

• Familiarity with complex plaintiff’s personal injury litigation in all phases of litigation from the inception of suit to trial.
• Utilize case management software to organize client file, track progress, maintain deadlines, and communicate with clients via text software. Proficient with Casepeer, a plus.
• Drafting correspondence, assist in preparation of litigation-related documents, including, but not limited to pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, and discovery requests/responses.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain litigation calendar (meetings, depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, other important dates.)
• Manage and maintain case files, ensuring materials are organized, accessible, and up to date with regular client contact.
• Provide administrative support to the lawyer to enhance law office effectiveness.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, law firms, medical offices, insurance adjusters, process servers, and court personnel.
• Obtaining/documenting outstanding medical, Medicare, WC, and other liens.
• Prepare disbursement of settlement funds and request checks from accounting department
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff members.
• Perform research using various resources to support case preparation and strategy.
• Prepare trial exhibits, trial notebooks, and other materials essential for courtroom presentations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the legal profession in all interactions and tasks.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in Personal injury law
• Ability to manage workload of 65 to 100 files, juggle multiple activities, and work under pressure in a fast-paced office setting with a positive attitude
• Familiarity with NJ Court Rules, legal procedures and E-Courts
• Strong case management software experience, Casepeer, a plus
• Experience with 6 figure cases through the trial phase – including catastrophic cases, 7-figure cases, a plus
• Excellent secretarial and organization skills
• Fluent in MS office suite
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited program, a plus
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and interact well with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan options.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and experience align with our firm’s mission and values.