Experienced Paralegal – Workers’ Compensation – Roseland, NJ

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Roseland, NJ office with Workers’ Compensation experience. This practice is devoted to the exclusive representation of employers, insurance carriers and third party administrators, handling matters for construction companies, steel product and technology companies, hospitals, retailers, supermarkets, hotels, personnel corporations, landscaping contractors, assisted living facilities, townships, and manufacturers.

• Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?
• Can you manage fast-paced Discovery and independently maintain a caseload?
• If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

• A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Numerous Firm Sponsored voluntary benefits including: Supplemental Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Plan…
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Job duties may include:

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information


• Provide a medical record chronology


• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases


• Manage files and documents


• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts


• Manage court docket calendar


• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes


• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms


• Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles.


• Perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills


• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task


• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work


• Ability to maintain confidential information


• Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload


• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary


• Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 - 5 years of NJ/NY workers compensation experience


• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree


• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Marshall Dennehey does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

Marshall Dennehey supports and encourages workplace diversity and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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