Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager - Bergen County

Bighornlaw; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent personal injury law firm in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking a Personal Injury Case Manager with 5-10 years of litigation experience. The role involves managing cases, preparing legal documents, and communicating effectively within a team. A comprehensive benefits package is available. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of litigation experience required.
• Previous personal injury experience essential.
• Self-starter, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set up case structure and organize documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including discovery.
• Communicate with legal team members and clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF conversion software

Trial pad

TrialWorks

Job description

Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager - Bergen County

Bergen County Law Firm • Hackensack , NJ , US

Posted 4 months ago

Description

A prominent plaintiff’s law firm based in the Hackensack, NJ area, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Litigation Paralegal /Case Manager to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate must possess 5-10 years of litigation experience. Previous litigation and personal injury experience are required. Medical malpractice experience is a plus. Candidates without the required experience will not be considered.

A comprehensive benefits package is available,

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Setting up case structure, organizing case documents and calendar dates
• Preparing and filing legal documents including discovery requests/responses
• Researching expert witnesses and scheduling depositions
• Communicating with legal team members, clients, counsel, experts, and court
• Subpoena medical and other records
• Reviewing documents/medical records and preparing detailed summaries/chronologies

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized, and very detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize incoming work to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor to problem-solve during busy times
• Follow through with minimal direction and take the initiative
• Treat others with respect and contribute to a positive team environment
• Knowledge of Trial pad and/or TrialWorks a plus
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and PDF conversion software. Excel and PowerPoint experience is necessary
• Knowledge of Local and State discovery rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skills and attention to detail

Compensation

$70,000+ annual DOE

About Bergen County Law Firm

Leading personal injury law firm based in North New Jersey, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service. With over 100 employees, our firm is committed to achieving outstanding results for clients while maintaining a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Plaintiff - Personal Injury Case Manager - Bergen County