Hybrid Civil Litigation Paralegal (Spanish Preferred)

Law Offices of Stefan J. Erwin, LLC; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Stefan J. Erwin, LLC in Union, NJ seeks a Civil Litigation Paralegal for a full-time, in-person role with some work-from-home flexibility.

You will draft and prepare legal documents, organize case files, manage deadlines, and coordinate communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. You will conduct legal research, review and summarize documents, assist with pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, assemble court filings, and maintain precise records while

Qualifications

• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Ability to perform Legal Document Preparation, including drafting correspondence, discovery requests, and other civil litigation documents.
• Proficiency in Document Review, including organizing, analyzing, and summarizing case materials and evidence.
• Experience conducting Legal Research using online legal databases and resources to support case strategy.
• Knowledge of drafting and formatting Pleadings and Motions for filing in state and regional courts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Solid organizational and time management abilities, including managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with law office technology, including case management software (Clio), Office 365 word processing, and electronic filing systems.
• Prior civil litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience preferred; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework beneficial.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client service in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, organize case files, and manage deadlines and calendars.
• Coordinate communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Review and summarize documents; conduct legal research to support civil matters.
• Assist with the preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Assemble and finalize court filings and maintain accurate records; support attorneys throughout litigation.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Legal document preparation

Document review

Legal research

Draft pleadings & motions

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Legal software proficiency

Paralegal experience

Professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate

Relevant coursework

Tools

Clio

Office 365

Electronic filing systems

Job description

The Law Offices of Stefan J. Erwin, LLC in Union, NJ seeks a Civil Litigation Paralegal for a full-time, in-person role with some work-from-home flexibility.

You will draft and prepare legal documents, organize case files, manage deadlines, and coordinate communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. You will conduct legal research, review and summarize documents, assist with pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, assemble court filings, and maintain precise records while