Commerical Litigation Paralegal
- $70,000 - $95,000
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Boutique excellence | Big Law experience | Sophisticated litigation | Diverse caseload | Professional growth | Competitive compensation | Collaborative culture | Established practice
A bit about us:
Our client is a well-established boutique litigation firm with a reputation for delivering superior quality legal services at reasonable rates. The firm specializes in complex commercial litigation and represents a diverse client base including banks, creditors, corporations, and business entities throughout New Jersey. With decades of combined Big Law experience, the attorneys provide sophisticated legal representation while maintaining the personalized attention and cost-effectiveness of a boutique practice.
Why join us?
- Work with experienced attorneys who have Big Law backgrounds at top-tier firms
- Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters with significant responsibility
- Boutique environment offering mentorship and professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Collaborative team culture that values each team member's contributions
- Diverse caseload providing exposure to various areas of commercial law
Job Details
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role will support complex business litigation matters from inception through resolution, working closely with attorneys on high-stakes commercial disputes. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role will support complex business litigation matters from inception through resolution, working closely with attorneys on high-stakes commercial disputes. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of commercial litigation cases including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Draft and review pleadings, discovery requests, and responses under attorney supervision
- Coordinate document productions and manage large-scale document review projects
- Interface with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally
- Organize and maintain case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
- Conduct factual research and investigation to support case development
- Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, and courtroom presentations
- Support attorneys in contract disputes, business breakups, and commercial collections
- Manage bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosures, and creditors' rights matters
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience
- Strong background in business litigation, contract disputes, and commercial law
- Experience with federal and state court procedures in New Jersey
- Proficiency in case management software and litigation technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.