Litigation Paralegal
- $75,000 - $95,000
- Scotch Plains, NJ
A bit about us:
We are an established boutique law firm that focuses on a range of legal services, including family law, real estate, and estate planning. We offer personalized attention to clients, emphasizing clear communication and tailored solutions. We take pride in our commitment to serving the local community with experienced legal counsel.
Why join us?
Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
PTO
Life insurance
AD&D
Short and long term disability
401k
PTO
Life insurance
AD&D
Short and long term disability
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our fast-paced legal team. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to play an integral role in the delivery of high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong background in calendar management, e-filing, drafting legal documents, and hearing and trial preparation.
Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be expected to:
1. Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
2. Prepare and file legal documents electronically with the court.
3. Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
4. Assist in the preparation of cases for trial, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating witness schedules.
5. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation.
6. Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other law firms professionally and effectively.
7. Review and analyze legal documents and materials to identify critical information.
8. Ensure all case-related documents are properly organized and easily accessible.
9. Adhere to firm policies and procedures, as well as legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Litigation Paralegal position must possess the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm setting.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, and court system procedures.
3. Proficiency in e-filing in state and federal courts, case management, and legal research. Candidates must have experience filing with NJ courts.
4. Exceptional skills in drafting a variety of legal documents.
5. Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
6. Excellent calendar management skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and deadlines efficiently.
7. Proven experience in hearing and trial preparation.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. A paralegal certificate or equivalent legal qualification is highly desirable.
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dedicated paralegal who is eager to make a significant impact in a high-performance legal team. If you have a passion for law, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to provide outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our fast-paced legal team. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled individual to play an integral role in the delivery of high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong background in calendar management, e-filing, drafting legal documents, and hearing and trial preparation.
Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be expected to:
1. Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
2. Prepare and file legal documents electronically with the court.
3. Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
4. Assist in the preparation of cases for trial, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating witness schedules.
5. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation.
6. Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other law firms professionally and effectively.
7. Review and analyze legal documents and materials to identify critical information.
8. Ensure all case-related documents are properly organized and easily accessible.
9. Adhere to firm policies and procedures, as well as legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Litigation Paralegal position must possess the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a law firm setting.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, and court system procedures.
3. Proficiency in e-filing in state and federal courts, case management, and legal research. Candidates must have experience filing with NJ courts.
4. Exceptional skills in drafting a variety of legal documents.
5. Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
6. Excellent calendar management skills, with the ability to manage multiple schedules and deadlines efficiently.
7. Proven experience in hearing and trial preparation.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. A paralegal certificate or equivalent legal qualification is highly desirable.
This is a challenging and rewarding role for a dedicated paralegal who is eager to make a significant impact in a high-performance legal team. If you have a passion for law, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to provide outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.
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.