Paralegal - Personal Injury

STARK & STARK P C • Hamilton Township, NJ

2d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Paralegal – Personal Injury based in our Hamilton, NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, with hands-on knowledge of both pre-litigation and litigation case management.
• Familiarity with legal procedures in New Jersey.
• Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to quickly learn new legal technology.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time-management and follow-through skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support case investigations by identifying at-fault parties and assessing liability.
• Communicate regularly with clients to gather information on injuries, treatment, and financial losses.
• Obtain and organize medical records, billing documentation, and related materials to support damages claims.
• Identify and evaluate applicable health insurance coverage and potential liens.
• Draft demand letters and other legal documents; strong writing skills required.
• Prepare cases for settlement, litigation, and trial, including exhibit and visual aid creation.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and procedural motions.
• Conduct legal research and manage case timelines and deadlines.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant third parties.
• Perform accurate data entry and case updates in FileVine.

Benefits

• Stark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• The firm also provides generous paid time off, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability benefits and 401(k) plan with firm contributions.
• Compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including candidate experience, qualifications, accomplishments, and location.
• Employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based merit increases rewarding individual and firm achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees