Paralegal

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Located in Newark, NJ

 

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Paralegal (Pre-Litigation – Personal Injury)

Location: Newark, NJ (On-Site – Attached to Newark Penn Station)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 base salary (DOE)

• Up to $3,000 annual Spanish-language differential (pending assessment)

• Bi-weekly incentive bonuses (total annual compensation $70,000–$85,000)

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About the Role

A well-established legal organization is seeking a Paralegal to support pre-litigation personal injury and mass tort matters. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site role ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys hands-on case involvement, claimant communication, and working in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role focuses on guiding claimants through the pre-litigation process, assisting with investigations, medical record review, and case documentation while working closely with attorneys and the case management team.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and follow-ups with claimants or their representatives regarding personal injury matters, including defective drugs or devices and environmental exposure claims

• Assist with pre-litigation investigations, aspects of discovery preparation, correspondence drafting, and case analysis

• Guide claimants through the pre-litigation process, ensuring clear communication and timely updates

• Coordinate and follow up on the retrieval of medical and other claimant records

• Review, organize, and annotate medical records in accordance with established documentation and bookmarking procedures

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned claimants, responding to inquiries and providing claim updates

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date case files and notes

• Communicate claim status and case developments to supervising attorneys and internal stakeholders

• Perform administrative support tasks including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and maintaining case documentation

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Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required (Paralegal Studies or related field preferred)

• 1+ year of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort, or insurance defense

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, empathetic approach

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to follow established procedures

• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

• Comfortable working with legal case management systems and data entry platforms

• Self-motivated and collaborative

• Spanish fluency a plus (salary differential available)

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Work Environment & Perks

• Professional, technology-enabled office environment

• Dual monitors, privacy dividers, headsets, and webcams provided

• Office conveniently attached to Newark Penn Station (bus and train access)

• Five hours of pre-approved overtime available weekly

• Coffee, soft drinks, and snacks provided

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) eligibility after one year of service

• Monthly contribution toward parking or public transportation

• Performance-based incentive bonuses paid bi-weekly

 

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