Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000–$80,000+, depending on experience
Spanish Fluency Required
About the Opportunity
A growing personal injury law firm in Montclair, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who is comfortable managing an active caseload, understands the plaintiff-side personal injury litigation process, and can independently keep cases moving forward. The firm has approximately 30 employees and six attorneys and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for long-term professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an active caseload of approximately 80–95 personal injury litigation matters
- Primarily support one attorney, with occasional support for a second attorney as needed
- Draft complaints, motions, interrogatories, discovery demands, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
- File and serve pleadings, motions, and other court documents
- Manage litigation calendars, court dates, deadlines, and case-related appointments
- Ensure compliance with court orders, procedural requirements, and filing deadlines
- Request, obtain, and follow up on medical records and other case-related documentation
- Communicate with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties throughout the litigation process
- Assist attorneys with case preparation and ongoing case management
- Conduct legal and case-related research as needed
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience
- Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
- Fluency in Spanish is required
- Hands-on experience drafting litigation documents, including complaints, discovery, interrogatories, and motions
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court deadlines, and calendaring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload and competing deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment
Compensation & Benefits
- $65,000–$80,000+ annual salary, depending on experience
- Exceptional candidates may be considered above the stated range based on experience
- Health insurance with the firm covering 50% of the premium
- Dental and vision insurance
- Health coverage through Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Year-end profit sharing
- Annual/holiday bonus
- Annual performance and compensation reviews with opportunities for raises
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced personal injury litigation paralegal who can step into an active caseload and contribute quickly. You should be confident drafting litigation documents, managing deadlines, communicating with clients, and supporting an attorney throughout the litigation lifecycle.
If you are organized, proactive, fluent in Spanish, and experienced in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, we encourage you to apply.
