Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintain positive contact with clients/obtain monthly treatment updates Request medical records, bills, liens (Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Worker’s Comp.), and PIP ledgers Organize, review, and analyze medical records and prepare medical and billing summary Draft and assemble demand packages to adjusters Manage and complete daily todos Draft and efile (NJ) with the Court pleadings, including Complaints, Motions, Arbitration Statements, and Settlement Conference Memos Schedule and notice case events (depositions, expert exams, arbitrations, de bene esses, etc.) Draft Interrogatories, requests for production, request for admissions, supplemental discovery, and motions Organize, review, and analyze discovery documents of plaintiff and defendant Perform case management/independently track deadlines Create settlement documents, distribution statements, etc. Skills: SelfStarter and able to work independently Computer Proficiency with working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and FileVine (or similar document management systems) Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously Detailoriented, highly organized with the ability to multitask Ability to adapt to changes in workflow Positive attitude Familiar with medical terminology and injuries is a plus Bilingual a plus About KOTLAR HERNANDEZ AND COHEN At Kotlar, Hernandez & Cohen, we diligently represent the people of our community in their pursuit for truth, justice, and financial compensation. We are devoted to delivering the greatest possible results in our representation.