Located in Newark, NJ
Job Full Description
Paralegal (Pre-Litigation – Personal Injury)
Location: Newark, NJ (On-Site – Attached to Newark Penn Station)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 base salary (DOE)
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Up to $3,000 annual Spanish-language differential (pending assessment)
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Bi-weekly incentive bonuses (total annual compensation $70,000–$85,000)
About the Role
A well-established legal organization is seeking a Paralegal to support pre-litigation personal injury and mass tort matters. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys hands-on case involvement, claimant communication, and working in a fast-paced legal environment.
This role focuses on guiding claimants through the pre-litigation process, assisting with investigations, medical record review, and case documentation while working closely with attorneys and the case management team.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct intake interviews and follow-ups with claimants or their representatives regarding personal injury matters, including defective drugs or devices and environmental exposure claims
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Assist with pre-litigation investigations, aspects of discovery preparation, correspondence drafting, and case analysis
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Guide claimants through the pre-litigation process, ensuring clear communication and timely updates
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Coordinate and follow up on the retrieval of medical and other claimant records
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Review, organize, and annotate medical records in accordance with established documentation and bookmarking procedures
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Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned claimants, responding to inquiries and providing claim updates
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Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files and notes
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Communicate claim status and case developments to supervising attorneys and internal stakeholders
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Perform administrative support tasks including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and maintaining case documentation
Qualifications
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Associate’s Degree required (Paralegal Studies or related field preferred)
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1+ year of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, or insurance defense
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, empathetic approach
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Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to follow established procedures
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Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
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Comfortable working with legal case management systems and data entry platforms
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Self-motivated and collaborative
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Spanish fluency a plus (salary differential available)
Work Environment & Perks
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Professional, technology-enabled office environment
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Dual monitors, privacy dividers, headsets, and webcams provided
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Office conveniently attached to Newark Penn Station (bus and train access)
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Five hours of pre-approved overtime available weekly
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Coffee, soft drinks, and snacks provided
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401(k) eligibility after one year of service
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Monthly contribution toward parking or public transportation
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Performance-based incentive bonuses paid bi-weekly
Elizabeth-Union, NJ
3359
1767 Morris Avenue
Suite 304
Union, NJ 07083
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