About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential client seeks a full-time, on-site Paralegal to support their Nursing Home Negligence practice in Hamilton Square, NJ. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, and expert partners to prepare cases for settlement, litigation, and trial. This is a hands-on role that requires strong organizational skills, excellent writing, and the ability to analyze medical and billing records.

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What You’ll Do

• Draft and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and procedural motions
• Manage case timelines, court deadlines, and document calendars
• Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Perform accurate data entry and case updates in Filevine (or similar case management systems)
• Support case investigations: identify at-fault parties, assess liability, and gather evidence
• Communicate with clients to collect details on injuries, treatments, and financial losses
• Analyze medical records, billing statements, and related documentation to support liability and damages claims
• Identify and evaluate health insurance coverage and potential liens
• Draft demand letters, correspondence, and legal documents with strong attention to accuracy and tone
• Prepare exhibits, visual aids, and trial binders for settlement conferences and trials

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What We’re Looking For

• Minimum: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate required
• Preferred: 2+ years of civil litigation experience; plaintiff’s personal injury experience preferred
• Proven experience or strong interest in nursing-home negligence / personal injury matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) — strong document drafting skills
• Experience using Filevine or similar case management systems is a plus
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ethical judgment in client communications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision
• Customer-service mindset when interacting with clients and stakeholders
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new legal technologies

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay (from source): $66,557 per year (estimated)
• Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions and eligibility for performance-based merit increases
• Actual pay will be determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

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Other details & hiring notes

• Employment type: FULL_TIME, on-site in Hamilton Square, NJ
• Confidential client is committed to professional, harassment-free workplaces.
• No calls or emails from staffing agencies or recruiters, please. Unsolicited resumes from search firms will not be considered when no contract is in place.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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