Job Description
A family-owned plaintiff personal injury firm with a collaborative team environment and strong internal support resources is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their Lakewood, NJ team. This role will support a local attorney on a mostly pre-litigation caseload with some litigation exposure, offering flexibility after initial training and strong long-term earning potential.
What You’ll Do as the Personal Injury Paralegal:
- Manage a personal injury caseload in partnership with the assigned attorney
- Support cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and other plaintiff PI matters
- Track deadlines, case progress, medical records, PIP issues, and documentation needs
- Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal team members
- Prepare and organize case materials for attorney review, demand packages, and litigation needs
- Help keep cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution
Must-Haves as the Personal Injury Paralegal:
- 3-5 years of personal injury paralegal experience
- New Jersey personal injury experience
- Working knowledge of NJ and PA PIP laws
- Experience obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records
- Familiarity with medical billing and insurance documentation
- Ability to manage deadlines and case flow with limited hand-holding
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with clients
Nice-to-Haves as the Personal Injury Paralegal:
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience
- Litigation exposure
- Defense-side personal injury experience with transferable skills
- Experience supporting a high-volume or fast-paced PI practice
- Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting after training
This Role Offers:
- $65K-$80K base compensation, based on experience
- Bonus eligibility after the first year
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Initial in-office training, with hybrid or fully remote flexibility after ramp-up
- Stable, family-oriented culture with a collaborative atmosphere
- Opportunity to work closely with an attorney and take ownership of meaningful casework
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