Litigation Paralegal

Haworth Barber & Gerstman; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (2-3 days in‑off­

Full benefits

Job summary

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is seeking a paralegal with 2+ years of Litigation experience for our Hackensack, NJ office. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days in-office and a full range of benefits, along with an annual base salary of $70,000–$75,000.

We value energetic and creative team members who can manage calendars, review discovery, draft motions, and coordinate with attorneys and adversaries. Join a boutique practice serving national and international clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years handling litigation type matters.
• Self-motivated organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to be responsive to attorneys when they call or email.
• Willingness to master deadlines.
• Willingness to better our industry and your work environment.
• The ability to review and maintain files through trial.
• The ability to draft, obtain and follow-up on discovery including all medical records.
• The ability to draft, review and assemble motions.
• Must be technologically confident, comfortable using case management systems and effectively utilize available technology.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to coordinate attorney calendars.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and adversaries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Calendar coordination

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is a growing Insurance Defense Litigation trial practice. Our team resides in New York and New Jersey and work on a wide variety of matters involving trucking, general liability, construction, product liability and more. We are seeking a paralegal with 2+ years of Litigation experience for our Hackensack, NJ office.

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is looking for energetic and creative team members. We have an open-door policy and are looking for staff that want more from their career. Job offer includes: Annual base salary, full range of benefits and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days in-office.

Requirements

• 2+ years handling litigation type matters.
• Self-motivated organizational and time management skills.
• A willingness to be responsive to attorneys when they call or email.
• A willingness to master your deadlines.
• A willingness to better our industry and your work environment.
• The ability to review and maintain files through trial.
• The ability to draft, obtain and follow-up on discovery including all medical records.
• The ability to draft, review and assemble motions.
• Must be technologically confident, comfortable using case management systems and effectively utilize available technology.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to coordinate attorney calendars.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and adversaries.

Haworth Barber and Gerstman, LLC is a boutique trial and litigation law firm. HBG services national and international manufacturers, retailers, the telecom industry, insurance carriers and third-party administrators at both the primary and excess levels.

Salary Range:

$70,000-$75,000

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position