Hybrid Paralegal: Litigation Support & Trial Prep

NJALA; Chatham (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K with matching

Job summary

Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. in Chatham, NJ, seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support. Hybrid schedule requires two in-office days per week, with a three-day period during onboarding.

The role supports attorneys with document prep, discovery, and court filings. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of paralegal experience, strong grammar and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of law firm procedures and requirements.
• Strong understanding of relevant court rules.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and plan.
• Highly organized.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indexes and chronologies of events for produced documents.
• Draft legal documents including answers to complaints and motions.
• Review and gather documents for motions and submissions.
• Organize exhibits for pleadings and electronically file with courts.
• Assist with drafting discovery, requests and subpoenas.
• Prepare and maintain privilege logs.
• Prepare deposition documents and summarize transcripts.
• Conduct legal research and e-Discovery searches.
• Track deadlines and calendar court dates.
• Provide litigation secretarial support as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Procedural knowledge

Court rules knowledge

Grammar & proofreading

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Highly organized

MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, P.C. in Chatham, NJ, seeks a Paralegal to provide litigation and administrative support. Hybrid schedule requires two in-office days per week, with a three-day period during onboarding.

The role supports attorneys with document prep, discovery, and court filings. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of paralegal experience, strong grammar and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Word/Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint.