Litigation Legal Assistant

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Job summary

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking a highly organized paralegal with at least 2 years of experience to support attorneys in our Litigation Department in Florham Park.

The successful candidate will draft and file pleadings, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with discovery, and prepare trial materials. Strong communication and discretion are essential; a paralegal certificate is a plus. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information and knowledge of civil and commercial litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling civil and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and manage court appearances and internal schedules.
• Assist with discovery management, including organizing, indexing, and tracking discovery materials.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials, including exhibits and binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Track service of process and coordinate with process servers.
• Assist with billing entries, timekeeping, and expense tracking as required.
• Perform general administrative duties, including correspondence, file management, and document organization.
• Support attorneys with other litigation-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Writing

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking highly organized and proactive person with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to support attorneys in our Litigation Department in its Florham Park Office.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling civil and commercial litigation matters
• Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines
• Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and manage court appearances and internal schedules
• Assist with discovery management, including organizing, indexing, and tracking discovery materials
• Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials, including exhibits and binders
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Track service of process and coordinate with process servers
• Assist with billing entries, timekeeping, and expense tracking as required
• Perform general administrative duties, including correspondence, file management, and document organization
• Support attorneys with other litigation-related tasks as assigned

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines. The candidate must maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. The candidate must be able to work independently and as an integral member of the practice group.

Job related experience is required; paralegal certificate a plus. Knowledge of civil and commercial litigation procedures and court rules and experience handling confidential information is required. Experience in corporate law a plus.

The annualized salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life and AD&D

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time and with or without notice.