Paralegal

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal for a short-term maternity coverage position with one of our premier clients in New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional to support a dedicated team and maintain high-quality service for clients.

About the Role

In this position, you will serve as a vital link between clients, attorneys, and external parties. You will maintain meticulous case management files, handle critical medical records, and draft essential legal documents. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fielding legal questions, obtaining health updates, and conveying attorney directions.
• Maintain and update comprehensive case files, including contact information, medical history, case status, and detailed phone logs.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, standard forms, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents (such as Interrogatory Answers), and handle e-filing with the courts.
• Order and review medical records, billing statements, and Medicare/Medicaid lien reports, following up diligently as needed.
• Coordinate permanency examinations with medical experts and compile documentation packets for their review.
• Interact professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant (experience in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, or Medical Malpractice is highly preferred).
• Strong familiarity with legal document preparation, discovery processes, and court e-filing systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail and data accuracy.
• Compassionate yet professional communication style when dealing with clients under stress.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple administrative deadlines seamlessly.

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Short-term disability and 401(k).
• Employee assistance and childcare assistance programs.
• Discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses.

Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.