Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

 Job Description:

Our client, a leading regional law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of law firm litigation experience to join its New Jersey office.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including organizing and maintaining court materials, drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and other court documents

Prepare correspondence, memoranda, discovery responses, and other communications with minimal supervision

Manage dockets, deadlines, and case calendars

Coordinate and prepare for depositions, hearings, motions, and trials

Assist with paper and electronic discovery, including:

Identifying relevant ESI (electronically stored information)

Drafting and issuing legal hold notices

Coordinating with clients to preserve and collect ESI and paper discovery

Processing, reviewing, and coding ESI

File documents electronically via CM/ECF and New Jersey e-filing systems

Qualifications:

3+ years of law firm litigation experience

College degree and/or paralegal certificate required

Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance; iManage experience a plus

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team-oriented with a proactive approach

Must have stable backgrounds (NO temp/contract/freelance or jumpy resumes).

Solid law firm experience only.

  Required Skills:

Calendars Support Outlook Word PowerPoint Filing Communication Skills Excel Materials MS Office Communication