Paralegal - Personal Injury

Job Title: Paralegal - Personal Injury
Location: Clark, NJ
Job Duration: Full-time
Job Setting: On-Site
Salary: $70k - $80K/Year

 HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions — including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment — are made solely by the hiring organization.

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Paralegal to join our growing legal team in Clark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of Personal Injury Paralegal experience, though candidates with 1.5+ years of relevant personal injury experience who demonstrate strong knowledge and the ability to work independently will also be considered.
This is a full-time, in-office position that requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, bills, and other case-related documentation.
Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
Monitor case deadlines and court calendars to ensure timely filings and compliance.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, mediation, depositions, and settlement conferences.
Coordinate filings with courts and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
Conduct legal and factual research as needed.
Provide exceptional client service by keeping clients informed throughout the legal process.
 
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal
Strong understanding of personal injury litigation procedures and legal documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.
 
Preferred Skills
Experience handling plaintiff personal injury matters.
Familiarity with court filing procedures and litigation timelines.
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Professional demeanor with excellent client relationship skills.

About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling, transforming, or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality, speed, and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice, HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients — from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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