The Axel Group is seeking a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Paralegal to join our clients team based out of Clifton, NJ. This client is a lifestyle law firm with a family first culture offering a competitive salary, employee paid benefits and a strong 401k plan.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of personal injury files with minimal supervision
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and correspondence
- Prepare trial binders and assist attorneys in trial preparation
- Review and summarize medical records and bills
- Order medical records and follow up with providers
- Handle liens, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance
- Communicate with clients regularly regarding case status, medical treatment, and next steps
- Conduct background research and fact investigation as needed
- Maintain detailed case notes in the case management system
- Calendar deadlines and ensure timely filings in accordance with court rules
- Assist with settlement negotiations and prepare settlement documentation
- File documents electronically with state and federal courts
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
- Familiarity with legal research
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented