Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff)

Recruits Lab; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Recruits Lab represents a prestigious high-volume personal injury litigation firm in Teaneck, NJ, seeking an expert-level Personal Injury Paralegal with file ownership capability. The role covers the full lifecycle from initial retainer through trial prep and settlement distribution.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of NJ Plaintiff PI experience, proficiency with case management software, and Spanish fluency. This is a demanding, high-visibility position within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated New Jersey Plaintiff Personal Injury experience.
• Advanced skills in case management software and NJ eCourts filing.
• Spanish fluency and proactive file management mindset.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End File Management: manage motor vehicle, premises liability, and catastrophic injury files.
• Discovery Mastery: draft, serve, respond to discovery requests, and chase missing records.
• Medical Coordination: review medical records and manage treatment phase for readiness.
• Litigation Support: prepare summons/complaints, manage depositions and motions.
• Lien Resolution: manage Medicare/Medicaid and private liens to maximize net recovery.

Skills

Spanish fluency

case management software

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Filevine

Needles

NJ eCourts

Job description

Location: Teaneck, NJ
Experience: 2+ Years Minimum

The Opportunity

We are representing a prestigious, high-volume personal injury litigation firm known for its aggressive advocacy and significant settlements. They are currently seeking an expert-level Personal Injury Paralegal who is a "file ownership" specialist.

This isn't a role for someone who just handles intake or just handles demands—this is for a professional who understands the full lifecycle of a New Jersey Plaintiff’s case, from the initial retainer through to trial prep and settlement distribution.

Core Responsibilities

• End-to-End File Management: Independently manage a robust caseload of motor vehicle accidents (MVA), premises liability, and catastrophic injury files.
• Discovery Mastery: Draft, serve, and respond to Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Admissions. You will be responsible for identifying missing links in discovery and proactively chasing down records.
• Medical Coordination: Review and summarize medical records, maintain constant communication with providers, and manage the "treatment phase" to ensure files are ready for demand or filing.
• Litigation Support: Prepare Summons and Complaints, file documents via eCourts, manage calendars for depositions and IMEs, and assist in drafting motions and trial exhibits.
• Lien Resolution: Proactively manage Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance liens to ensure maximum net recovery for clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated experience in New Jersey Plaintiff Personal Injury. (New York experience is a plus, but NJ procedural knowledge is required).
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in case management software (e.g., SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles) and the NJ eCourts filing system.
• Process Knowledge: A deep understanding of the "No-Fault" (PIP) landscape and the verbal threshold in New Jersey.
• The "Proactive" Mindset: You don’t wait for an attorney to ask for a status update; you anticipate the next move to keep the file moving toward resolution.
• Spanish fluency required.

Why This Firm?

• Competitive Compensation: Salary is commensurate with expert-level experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Culture of Excellence: Work alongside some of the sharpest trial attorneys in the region in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Impact: You will play a direct role in securing justice and financial recovery for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries.

Note to Applicants: This is a high-visibility role within the firm. Only candidates with specific New Jersey plaintiff-side experience will be considered.