Personal Injury Paralegal – Fast-Paced Casework & Discovery

Stark & Stark P C; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Stark & Stark, a leading personal injury firm in Hamilton, NJ, is hiring a Paralegal for our PI practice in an on-site role. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and staff to achieve favorable outcomes while managing discovery, timelines, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of PI experience, a paralegal certificate or associate's degree, and proficiency in MS Office and FileVine. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Plaintiff's Personal Injury, with hands-on knowledge of both pre-litigation and litigation case management.
• Familiarity with legal procedures in Pennsylvania.
• Paralegal certificate or associate's degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to quickly learn new legal technology.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time management and follow-through skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and procedural motions.
• Familiarity with civil procedure.
• Manage case timelines and deadlines.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant third parties.
• Perform accurate data entry and case updates in FileVine.
• Support case investigations by identifying at-fault parties and assessing liability.
• Communicate regularly with clients to gather information on injuries, treatment, and financial losses.
• Obtain and organize medical records, billing documentation, and related materials to support damages claims.
• Identify and evaluate applicable health insurance coverage and potential liens.
• Draft demand letters and other legal documents; strong writing skills required.
• Prepare cases for settlement, litigation, and trial, including exhibit and visual aid creation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or associate's degree

Tools

FileVine

Job description

Stark & Stark, a leading personal injury firm in Hamilton, NJ, is hiring a Paralegal for our PI practice in an on-site role. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and staff to achieve favorable outcomes while managing discovery, timelines, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of PI experience, a paralegal certificate or associate's degree, and proficiency in MS Office and FileVine. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in a fast-paced, collegial environment.