Senior Paralegal

3 weeks ago


Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States Atria Consulting Full time

Atria Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join our team in the role of Litigation and Personal Injury Specialist.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal to support our litigation team in personal injury cases. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury law and be fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).

About the Role

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to optimize law office operations, manage caseloads, and assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. You will also draft and file legal documents, prepare special packages, and conduct client intakes.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with New Jersey e-courts, N.J. court rules, and legal procedures, as well as familiarity with case management systems such as SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles. Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Dropbox, are also essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to optimize law office operations
  • Manage caseloads of up to 80 cases
  • Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Draft and file legal documents
  • Prepare special packages and discovery demands
  • Conduct client intakes and greet walk-in clients
  • Respond to inquiries from potential new clients
Requirements
  • Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury law
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency with New Jersey e-courts, N.J. court rules, and legal procedures
  • Familiarity with case management systems such as SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles
  • Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Dropbox
Compensation and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is $65,000-$85,000 per year, depending on experience. Atria Consulting offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.