Litigation Paralegal / Case Manager
20 days ago
Woodbridge
Job Description We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal / Case Manager to join our growing personal injury firm. This is a high-responsibility role involving both litigation support and client intake/case management. The ideal candidate is someone who can think independently, manage active files, and confidently handle both clients and case workflow without constant direction. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, managing case files from intake through litigation, drafting correspondence, drafting pleadings, coordinating with insurance companies, clients and medical providers, and ensuring clients are actively progressing through treatment and case milestones. This is not a purely administrative or receptionist role, this position requires judgment, organization, and ownership of cases. Responsibilities- Case Management & Litigation Support • Manage personal injury case files from intake through litigation, • Assist with drafting correspondence, demand letters, pleadings, emails, and basic legal documents, • Track case deadlines, litigation milestones, and ongoing requirements, • Communicate with insurance companies, medical providers, and opposing counsel as needed, • Identify missing information or issues in case files and proactively resolve them Client Intake & Case Evaluation • Conduct detailed intake interviews English, • Evaluate potential cases and gather all relevant facts and documentation, • Enter and maintain accurate case information in case management systems, • Identify early red flags or strengths in potential claims, • Follow up with clients to ensure completion of medical treatment and documentation Administrative & Operational Support • Maintain organized digital case files and documentation, • Draft and send routine correspondence and updates, • Coordinate medical records, police reports, and supporting documents, • Ensure cases are properly updated and tracked in firm systems, • Support overall case flow and firm operations as needed, • Handle incoming client and case-related calls as part of active case management Requirements • Minimum 3–5 years experience in a personal injury or litigation law firm, • Strong understanding of personal injury case flow (intake → treatment → demand → litigation), • Ability to work independently and make sound, practical judgments, • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active files, • Comfortable handling both client-facing intake and case management responsibilities, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment Ideal Candidate • Has worked in a high-volume PI firm, • Can recognize what needs to happen next in a case without being told, • Comfortable balancing structure (intake/admin) with judgment-based work (litigation support), • Takes ownership of files rather than waiting for instruction, • Has obtained Paralegal certification. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE. RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE SENT VIA ZIPRECRUITER.. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Health insurance, • Paid time off Experience: • Litigation: 2 years (Required), • Personal injury firm : 3 years (Required) Language: • Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In person Company DescriptionI'm a solo practitioner based in New Jersey, focusing primarily on motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and general negligence claims. I also handle workers' compensation, criminal defense and municipal defense matters. As caseloads grow, I’m looking for reliable in-person support to assist with document drafting, discovery, and other litigation tasks. This is a high-responsibility, high-trust role within a fast-paced personal injury practice. We are a growing firm that values individuals who can think critically, manage their own workload, and take ownership of their cases from intake through litigation support. We do not micromanage. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, making sound decisions, and proactively identifying what needs to be done next—without waiting for step-by-step instruction. You will be part of a team where your work directly impacts client outcomes. We value accuracy, accountability, and initiative over constant supervision. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than an administrative position—you will be actively involved in case progression, client communication, and litigation support in a high-volume environment where no two days are the same. We invest in strong team members and expect a high standard of performance, attention to detail, and professional judgment in return.I'm a solo practitioner based in New Jersey, focusing primarily on motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and general negligence claims. I also handle workers' compensation, criminal defense and municipal defense matters. As caseloads grow, I’m looking for reliable in-person support to assist with document drafting, discovery, and other litigation tasks.\r\n\r\nThis is a high-responsibility, high-trust role within a fast-paced personal injury practice. We are a growing firm that values individuals who can think critically, manage their own workload, and take ownership of their cases from intake through litigation support.\r\n\r\nWe do not micromanage. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, making sound decisions, and proactively identifying what needs to be done next—without waiting for step-by-step instruction.\r\n\r\nYou will be part of a team where your work directly impacts client outcomes. We value accuracy, accountability, and initiative over constant supervision.\r\n\r\nThis is an opportunity for someone who wants more than an administrative position—you will be actively involved in case progression, client communication, and litigation support in a high-volume environment where no two days are the same.\r\n\r\nWe invest in strong team members and expect a high standard of performance, attention to detail, and professional judgment in return.
