Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $76,500.00 - $179,000.00 per year

Job description:

Note: This hybrid position requires employees to be on-site 3 days a week at our clients Hackensack, NJ office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected law firm with multiple offices across the East Coast, providing exceptional legal services in litigation, corporate law, and complex transactions. They pride themselves on fostering a professional, team-oriented culture while supporting their attorneys and staff with strong resources and training.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Draft, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, and other court documents (CM/ECF and NJ e-filing required)
• Organize and maintain case files, court records, and discovery databases
• Manage dockets, calendars, deadlines, and case-related schedules
• Assist with deposition preparation, digest transcripts, and coordinate exhibits
• Conduct and coordinate electronic and paper discovery, including legal holds, collection, and review of ESI
• Utilize Relativity, Concordance, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) for case management and document review
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and support staff to ensure deadlines and case requirements are met

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Bachelors degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Proficiency in CM/ECF and New Jersey e-filing systems
• Strong knowledge of Relativity, Concordance, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Experience with iManage is a plus

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-regarded law firm with a strong litigation practice
• Hands-on involvement in complex cases and trial preparation
• Collaborative team culture with professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

JPC-393

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: Must have 3+ yrs litigation paralegal exp at law firm, e-filing in NJ or federal, para cert OR bachelor's. No relo

• Submission: Name / EM: Gayle Englert / [email protected]

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Litigation Paralegal - Cole Schotz - JPC-393 - Source

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• Client job title: Litigation Paralegal

• Location: Hackensack, NJ

• On site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Litigation Paralegal, Trial Paralegal, Litigation Support Paralegal

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: no