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Litigation Paralegal - Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm

Brandon J. Broderick River Edge, NJ (Onsite) Full-Time
Derived Salary: $160K/Year
About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law:

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.

Come join a team, in a fast-paced environment, where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion. At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance! We care deeply about or employees and our clients. Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years of plaintiff personal injury law firm experience. Proficiency in legal software and strong communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate must excel in time management, possess analytical abilities, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you are organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting legal proceedings, we encourage you to apply. Annual salary offer will be based upon years of experience.

Tired of your outrageous case load? Come join a team where we value work-life balance and have the technology to support you!

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

Qualifications:
  • 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.

All salary offers are based upon previous years of experience.

Compensation Range:

$70,000-$85,000 USD

Benefits: Full Time Employees and Part Time Employees over 30 hours per week
• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Sick time

Equal Opportunity StatementBrandon J Broderick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

No 3rd party recruitment firms.

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