Paralegal

The Jonus Group•Princeton, NJ

11d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Paralegal Job Summary A growing auto insurance organization is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support an expanding in-house law firm. This role will assist a small team of attorneys handling insurance defense cases. The ideal candidate will have experience with matters involving No-Fault/PIP, UM/UIM, and Bodily Injury suits. Compensation Package Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 Competitive benefits package, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Requirements

College degree (4-year degree preferred).
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Paralegal in Personal Injury or Bodily Injury, with strong familiarity in litigation procedures, case management, and attorney support.
Experience interacting with the Court, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery; coordinating medical exams; scheduling court appearances and discovery; and managing case defense from inception through trial.
Paralegal certification or equivalent education/experience required.
Highly detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and spreadsheet analysis.

Nice To Haves

Litigation or insurance defense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support a team of attorneys with discovery-related tasks, including collecting medical records, preparing medical summaries and chronologies, managing appeals, and assisting with trial preparation.
Communicate with attorneys, witnesses, and clients to schedule or confirm appearances.
Review, edit, and update the litigation calendar, ensuring depositions and court appearances are confirmed.
Draft legal documents and pleadings such as deposition notices, subpoenas, authorizations, motions, and certifications.
Thrive in a high-volume environment while managing an electronic caseload.
Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting with strong organizational skills.
Perform additional duties as assigned.