Litigation Legal Assistant - Paralegal Growth Path

The Axel Group, LLC; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC in Eatontown, NJ seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice with a clear path to Paralegal over time. The role emphasizes drafting, filing, calendar management, and trial preparation.

Requirements include at least 2 years of litigation support experience, NJ and federal filing knowledge, proficiency with eCourts, document management systems, and MS Office. Must work well independently and with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in eCourts and NJ caseload experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with litigation case management and calendaring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with legal document management systems and electronic filing platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and deadlines
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Organize and manage case files, both physically and electronically
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness files
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and manage document workflow
• Prepare expense reports and time entries
• Provide exceptional client service with confidentiality and professionalism

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Tools

eCourts

Litigation case management systems

Electronic filing platforms

Job description

The Axel Group, LLC in Eatontown, NJ seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice with a clear path to Paralegal over time. The role emphasizes drafting, filing, calendar management, and trial preparation.

Requirements include at least 2 years of litigation support experience, NJ and federal filing knowledge, proficiency with eCourts, document management systems, and MS Office. Must work well independently and with attorneys and staff.