Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a trial law firm seeking a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal for our Newark, NJ office. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury paralegal experience and familiarity with New Jersey procedures.

This full-time in-office role supports our attorneys in all pre-litigation tasks and client communications. Responsibilities include interviewing clients, opening No-Fault and Bodily Injury claims, reviewing medical records,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Paralegal in New Jersey.
• Strong understanding of personal injury case procedures for motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal bite/attacks, and other negligence cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client interviews and gather relevant case information while maintaining clear and organized client files.
• Open No-Fault and Bodily Injury Claims and process related applications and letters of representation.
• Order and review medical records and other relevant documents and summarize them for attorney review.
• Coordinate and monitor client treatment.
• Perform pre-litigation investigations (OPRA requests; surveillance notices; etc)
• Submit lien inquiries and obtain final lien amounts.
• Draft Settlement Demand packages.
• Assist attorneys with Pre-litigation settlement procedures.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Personal Injury knowledge

New Jersey practice

Client interviewing

Case file management

Lien resolution (nice to have)

Spanish-speaking (nice to have)

Job description

Pre-Litigation Paralegal

About Us

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.

About the Role

Join our dynamic plaintiff personal injury legal team as a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal at our Newark, NJ office! The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Plaintiff's Personal Injury cases and be familiar with the legal procedures in New Jersey. The paralegal will play a crucial role in assisting our attorneys in all aspects of personal injury cases. This position will be based full-time in office.

You Will:

• Conduct initial client interviews and gather relevant case information while maintaining clear and organized client files.
• Open No-Fault and Bodily Injury Claims and process related applications and letters of representation.
• Order and review medical records and other relevant documents and summarize them for attorney review.
• Coordinate and monitor client treatment.
• Perform pre-litigation investigations (OPRA requests; surveillance notices; etc)
• Submit lien inquiries and obtain final lien amounts.
• Draft Settlement Demand packages.
• Assist attorneys with Pre-litigation settlement procedures.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates.

You Have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Paralegal in New Jersey.
• Strong understanding of personal injury case procedures for motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, animal bite/attacks, and other negligence cases.

Nice to Have:

• Experience resolving liens/patient balances.
• Spanish-speaking

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

Salary Range: $29-$36/hour

The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.