Bilingual Paralegal
PeopleShare Inc - jersey city, NJ
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our Personal Injury team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing a high-volume caseload. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred. Schedule: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Flexible, remote work options as needed & OT Available) Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 + Annual Bonus Based on Settlements Won. Key Responsibilities for a Paralegal: Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys to enhance law office effectiveness. Communicate with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts. Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters from start to finish. Open and close case files, including obtaining and organizing medical records, police reports, and other documents. Paralegals must interact and contact existing clients daily, managing a caseload of up to 80 cases. Respond to incoming calls and voicemails promptly. Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Draft and file complaints, motions, briefs, arbitration statements, discovery demands, and interrogatory responses. Review discovery materials and summarize deposition testimony. Maintain and manage court calendars, scheduling depositions and deadlines. Draft correspondence and monitor deadlines effectively. Prepare disbursement of settlement funds and request checks from the accounting department. Conduct client intake interviews and answer inquiries from potential new clients. Paralegals must conduct research as needed and maintain accurate case status notes in our case management system. Perks & Benefits FOR OUR PARALEGAL: Flexible work schedule & remote work options as needed. Competitive salary & annual bonus based on settlements won. Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, vision, dental, FSA, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401K match. Paid time off policy. Exciting workplace culture - birthday lunches, holiday parties, team outings, and office picnics. PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs in Pennsylvania (PA) - King of Prussia, Center City Philadelphia, West Chester, Norristown, Conshohocken, Horsham, Lansdale, Montgomeryville, Hatboro, Wayne, Malvern, Media, Plymouth Meeting, Exton, Collegeville, Oaks, Phoenixville, Royersford, Pottstown, Media, Chester, and the Main Line. We have openings for receptionist, insurance agent, data entry, customer service, collections, call center, administrative assistant, income tax preparer, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, paralegal, warehouse, assembly, production, production operators, food and beverage manufacturers, forklift, machine operators, maintenance mechanics and office managers. PeopleShare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PeopleShare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. IND98 JOM Requirements: Qualifications: High School Diploma required; Paralegal Certificate or equivalent preferred. Minimum of five years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in personal injury law. Strong experience in personal injury plaintiff pre-litigation and litigation. Familiarity with New Jersey e-courts, court rules, and legal procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management systems. Fluency in English and Spanish (preferred) - both written and verbal. Excellent administrative and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 03/10/2025
Created: 2025-03-12