Senior Prelitigation Paralegal (Hybrid)

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 an experienced Pre-litigation Paralegal (Prelitigation Case Manager) to join our dynamic team, with the flexibility to work onsite at one of our office locations in River Edge, Edison, Toms River, Paramus, or Ewing, NJ. This role involves managing a caseload of personal injury cases from intake up to case settlement, ensuring excellent customer service through regular client communication, and independently handling various aspects of case management, including opening claims, conducting investigations, and maintaining accurate records. The Lead Pre-Litigation Paralegal will also serve as a team lead, overseeing the work and mentoring junior Paralegals. If you have over 10 years of experience in prelitigation case management, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our dedicated team. This position offers a hybrid work schedule of 3-days on-site per week for those who live 40 minutes or more from the nearest office location. Tired of your outrageous case load? Come join a team where we value work-life balance and have the technology to support you! Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Provide guidance and direction to the team, setting goals, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and productivity Tracking the team's daily metrics and overdue Tasks. Moving overdue tasks to ensure compliance Help manage your team's caseload, ensuring that deadlines are met, and cases are progressing as planned Train new Case Managers, Case Managers in Training, and Case Administrative Assistants Preparing and filing legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines Overseeing team and workload management, addressing conflicts, and inspiring high-quality professionalism Case Manager: Your own caseload of 100 personal injury cases from intake until the case goes to litigation 30 days calls with clients regarding medical care, providers, notating and updating about their current treatment status - Provide excellent customer service Capable of independently reviewing cases, conducting investigations to gather necessary information for cases where initial claims are unsuccessful, and establishing No-Fault and Bodily Injury claims as required. Ability to open claims with insurance companies Knowledge of No-Fault applications, filing of claims/procedures, deadlines Knowledge of the processing of lost wage claims Knowledge of retrieving police reports Knowledge of personal injury threshold - Verbal, Zero, etc. Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Indemnification Corp procedures Ability to set up property damage claims Ability to obtain Property Deeds Conduct Corporate Business search about premises liability claims Knowledge of OPRA & FOIL requests Knowledge of Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations - NJ, NY, PA Ability to accurately enter information in the Litify insurance tabs, & provider tabs about medical facilities and insurance info. Obtaining/documenting outstanding liens: medical liens, worker's compensation liens, etc. Update and maintain client information in the Litify database Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as a Prelitigation Paralegal or Prelitigation Case Manager---handling Personal Injury cases Has previous experience handling a caseload of 100 case files or more, using a Case Management System, such as Litify, Needles, Clio, MyCase, etc. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines. Previous experience training and overseeing junior prelitigation paralegals or junior prelitigation case managers Past Experience using a CMS (Case Management System) such as, Litify, Needles/NEOS, Clio, MyCase, File Vine. Paralegal Certification or Past Work Experience as a Prelitigation Case Manager or Prelitigation Paralegal Bilingual proficiency is a plus, but not mandatory Compensation Range: $80,000-$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 Statement Brandon 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-Verify This 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.

Created: 2024-11-05