Paralegal – Personal Injury (Plaintiff’s Side) McKenna Law Cherry Hill, NJ (South Jersey) Full-Time | On-Site About McKenna Law McKenna Law is South Jersey’s premiere accident & injury law firm, delivering Small Firm Attention, Big Firm Results since 1981. Founded by Michael J. McKenna and now led by the father-son team of Michael J. and Michael C. McKenna, we are advocates for injured clients in auto accidents, workplace injuries, slip-and-falls, and more. We treat every client like family — and we treat our team the same way. If you’re a paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your work directly helps secure life-changing results for clients, we want to hear from you. The Role We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our tight-knit team. You will work side-by-side with our attorneys on plaintiff’s-side cases, managing every aspect of the case from intake through settlement or trial prep. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters (auto, premises liability, workplace, brain injury, etc.) • Handle client communications with compassion and professionalism • Gather and organize medical records, bills, and evidence • Prepare discovery responses, demand packages, and arbitration statements • Assist with depositions, arbitrations, and trial preparation • Track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and court filings in NJ • Support negotiations to maximize client recoveries Qualifications • 5+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury, preferably on the plaintiff’s side (required) • Strong knowledge of NJ and PA personal injury litigation processes • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple cases • Professional, empathetic communicator who can build trust with injured clients • Proficiency in e-filing on NJ Courts • Paralegal certification or degree preferred What We Offer • based on experience (we reward top talent) • Health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off • A true family atmosphere where your contributions are valued and your ideas matter • Professional growth in a respected South Jersey firm with 40+ years of excellence If you are a proactive, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to be part of a team that actually cares — and wins — for its clients, we’d love to meet you. How to Apply Please provide your resume, a brief cover letter, and requirements. If you have any questions or comments please email with the subject line “Personal Injury Paralegal Application ”. No phone calls to the office please — all applications must be submitted via email only.
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