Litigation Paralegal - Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Unclassified - River Edge, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

River Edge, NJ

About the position

Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology. We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a plaintiff personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in legal software and possess strong communication skills. This role requires excellent time management, analytical abilities, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. At Brandon J. Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, and a clear career path, along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and a focus on work-life balance. We care deeply about our employees and our clients, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various legal documents and processes, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery responses, and maintaining accurate records in our legal software, Litify. You will work closely with attorneys to prepare for arbitration and mediation, draft motions, and ensure compliance with deadlines. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be crucial in managing the workload effectively and supporting the legal team in achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the legal assistant.
• Draft all Pleadings.
• Save all ecourts.
• Update the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received.
• Draft answers to interrogatories to be reviewed by attorney.
• Handle all discovery responses, amendments, etc.
• Enter all discovery end dates into Litify - monitor to ensure DEDs are accurate and updated.
• Enter expert discovery deadline dates into Litify.
• Obtain all bills, add all into Litify Health lien requests.
• Handle incoming calls along with Legal Assistant.
• Handle all requests for more specific responses to Answers to Interrogatories.
• Draft Arbitration Statements, Mediation Statements (under the direction of the attorney), Pre-Trial Exchange - for attorney to review and revise as needed before submitting.
• Draft Motions under the direction of your attorney.
• Draft the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies - under the direction of your attorney.
• Dismissal notices for lack of prosecution.
• Obtain all documents and handle scheduling for Friendly Hearings, and Proof Hearings.
• Draft Longworth approval letters.
• Update the Treatment Tracker along with Legal Assistant.
• Draft SDS and Blue Sheet Package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plaintiff's personal injury law firm environment
• Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases
• Excellent written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective time management abilities
• Demonstrated team collaboration experience
• Professional interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic understanding of legal research methodologies
• Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time