Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Freehold (NJ); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential Employer in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support active litigation matters from discovery through trial preparation. This role involves managing case databases, organizing evidence, and coordinating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to ensure timely filing and accurate documentation.

Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation experience, strong knowledge of pleadings, e-filing, docketing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management

Formación

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Paralegal or comparable litigation support experience
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, e-filing, and docketing
• Experience with computerized legal databases and document management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsabilidades

• Manage key aspects of litigation case files from discovery through hearings and trial preparation
• Process and maintain case databases, documents, discovery materials, and evidence
• Compile and organize discovery responses, evidence, exhibits, and litigation materials
• Assist with analysis and presentation of conventional and electronic evidence
• Prepare and finalize pleadings and other legal documents for electronic filing and docketing
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, deadlines, and document management systems
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and other case-related events
• Communicate professionally with counsel, clients, and court personnel
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail related to active matters
• Perform computer-based legal research and support attorneys with ongoing litigation needs
• Handle assignments with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Kofax

Document management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Pay: $60,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established law firm where paralegals play an important, hands-on role in active litigation matters
• Work across the full case lifecycle, including discovery, evidence management, pleadings, exhibits, electronic filing, and litigation support
• Gain meaningful exposure to both conventional and electronic evidence and sophisticated legal document systems
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, counsel, and court personnel in a collaborative professional environment
• Take ownership of your work while having the opportunity to contribute directly to successful case outcomes

Location: On-site in Freehold, NJ. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys and colleagues in a collaborative, in-office legal environment.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation experience and be comfortable independently managing litigation-related assignments, deadlines, documentation, and case support. Full-time on-site availability in Freehold, NJ is required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established New Jersey law firm representing individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of legal matters. Our team is known for practical problem-solving, responsive client service, and collaborative legal work, and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team.

Job Description

• Manage key aspects of litigation case files from discovery through hearings and trial preparation
• Process and maintain case databases, documents, discovery materials, and evidence
• Compile and organize discovery responses, evidence, exhibits, and litigation materials
• Assist with analysis and presentation of conventional and electronic evidence
• Prepare and finalize pleadings and other legal documents for electronic filing and docketing
• Maintain accurate case files, calendars, deadlines, and document management systems
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and other case-related events
• Communicate professionally with counsel, clients, and court personnel
• Process incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail related to active matters
• Perform computer-based legal research and support attorneys with ongoing litigation needs
• Handle assignments with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Prior paralegal or comparable litigation support experience
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, e-filing, and docketing
• Experience working with computerized legal databases and document management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with Kofax preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities and have the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on active litigation matters. Our environment combines independence with collaboration, giving you the chance to strengthen your litigation skills, take ownership of your work, and make a visible contribution to our clients and team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance