Paralegal – Personal Injury

Job Description

Paralegal | Ameri Law Firm, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Ameri Law Firm, LLC, located in Hackensack, NJ. Ameri Law Firm, LLC is a personal injury legal practice dedicated to providing clients with thorough, efficient, and high-quality legal representation. The firm focuses on delivering practical solutions and clear guidance across a range of legal matters. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of case management, directly contributing to the firm’s commitment to professionalism and client service.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Hackensack, NJ

• Mission: This person will ensure attorneys are supported through diligent case management and document handling, contributing to effective client representation.
• Tech Stack: Legal practice management software, document management systems, standard office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Support attorneys by organizing files, maintaining calendars, and tracking critical deadlines for various legal cases.
• Document Preparation: Prepare diverse legal documents, including drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal and factual research using specialized databases and resources, then summarize findings for attorneys.
• Material Review: Review case materials to verify accuracy, identify key facts, and ensure compliance with established legal standards.
• Communication & Filing: Facilitate professional communication with clients, courts, and other external parties, and assist with the accurate filing and service of legal documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A strong foundation in Law and a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures relevant to a law firm environment.
• Experience: Proficiency in legal document preparation, thorough legal research methods, and detailed document review. Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office applications.
• Skills:
• Effective Communication skills for professional interaction with attorneys, clients, courts, and external parties.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.
• Proficiency in drafting, formatting, and organizing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Bonus: A paralegal certificate or completion of relevant coursework is preferred, along with prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.