Personal Injury Paralegal - Spanish Speaking

Jobot; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Job summary

Jobot in New Jersey seeks an experienced personal injury paralegal to support litigation from intake through trial preparation. You will manage a busy caseload, draft pleadings, coordinate with clients and attorneys, and assist with settlement negotiations.

Spanish language proficiency is required; paralegal certification is preferred. This on-site role offers benefits and opportunities in a growing plaintiff practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal.
• Proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation support, case management, and drafting legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law and court procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in using legal software for case management, document management, and legal research.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive litigation support, including assisting with the preparation of legal documents, conducting legal research, and coordinating with attorneys to prepare for trial.
• Managing a caseload of personal injury claims from inception through resolution. This includes maintaining regular contact with clients, insurance representatives, and healthcare providers.
• Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Assisting with settlement negotiations and mediation preparations, as well as attending such proceedings as needed.
• Utilizing case management systems to maintain organized and up-to-date client files and case details.
• Providing Spanish language interpretation and translation services for clients, as needed, to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the legal process.

Skills

Spanish language

Litigation support

Case management

Legal research

Document drafting

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent

Tools

Case management software

Legal research tools

Document management systems

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well known, rapidly expanding plaintiff personal injury firm.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive litigation support, including assisting with the preparation of legal documents, conducting legal research, and coordinating with attorneys to prepare for trial.
• Managing a caseload of personal injury claims from inception through resolution. This includes maintaining regular contact with clients, insurance representatives, and healthcare providers.
• Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Assisting with settlement negotiations and mediation preparations, as well as attending such proceedings as needed.
• Utilizing case management systems to maintain organized and up-to-date client files and case details.
• Providing Spanish language interpretation and translation services for clients, as needed, to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the legal process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal.
• Proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation support, case management, and drafting legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury law and court procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in using legal software for case management, document management, and legal research.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education is preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.