Personal Injury Paralegal

The Perillo Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perillo Group seeks a dedicated Personal Injury Paralegal to support our legal team in Newark, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with case preparation and management, conduct legal research, and maintain organized case files.

You will communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel, schedule hearings, and help prepare pleadings and discovery requests, while working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury law.
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research on case-specific issues.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Schedule appointments, hearings, and depositions.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law and be able to provide essential support to our attorneys in all aspects of case preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct legal research on case-specific issues
• Organize and maintain case files
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel
• Schedule appointments, hearings, and depositions

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in personal injury law
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team