Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant needed in our Newark office. Candidates should have at least 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment, with strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court for both NJ and NY. Please see below for more details regarding the Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant position.

Salary:
 $55k-$65k

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Draft pleadings and orders, ensuring compliance with filing requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare and e-file documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery in Federal and State Courts (NJ & NY).
• Coordinate and assist with trial preparations.
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Heavy calendaring and scheduling for meetings, calls, deadlines, and proactively ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage attorney's schedule and calendar all meetings/deadlines.
• Prepare and respond to extensive discovery, utilizing e-discovery software if needed.
• Document management, organization, retrieval, and production.
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research for large volume cases.
• Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable court rules.
• Prepare for depositions, including document preparation and other discovery-related tasks.
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines.
• Cite-check and edit/revise legal documents.
• Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal courts for both NJ and NY.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in e-discovery software and document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal research tools.

Ready to bring your expertise to our dynamic team? Apply now to join the team in Newark office!