Litigation Paralegal

Leoforce; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Leoforce, a growing boutique law firm based in New Jersey, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of civil litigation. The role emphasizes thorough legal research, drafting of pleadings and discovery, and meticulous trial preparation in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, a Bachelor's degree, and paralegal certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in civil litigation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; paralegal certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and filing.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation from onset through post-trial.
• Conduct extensive legal research to gather relevant information for cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Coordinate collection, review, and production of documents and respond to discovery requests.
• File pleadings and court documents electronically and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidence and materials for court use.
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and schedules to meet all deadlines.
• Act as liaison between trial team and clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Paralegal certification

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post-trial.
• Conduct extensive legal research to gather relevant information for cases.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents and respond to discovery requests.
• File pleadings and other court documents electronically and confirm their accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling, organizing, and summarizing evidence and other legal materials for use in court.
• Coordinate and manage calendars, deadlines, and schedules to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Act as a liaison between the trial team and third parties such as clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in civil litigation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Paralegal certification is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in legal research, drafting legal documents, filing, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in using legal databases and software for research, document review, and case management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal information.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems.

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing boutique New Jersey based law firm.

Why join us?

• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

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