Litigation Paralegal

Justia; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with generous match

Competitive PTO and paid holidays

Discounted gym membership

Firm-sponsored events and training

Job summary

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of commercial litigation. The role involves case management, document review, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, an ABA-approved paralegal credential, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or ABA‑approved paralegal program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage large volumes of case documents including contracts, schedules, and invoices.
• Coordinate document production, e-discovery, and review processes.
• Assist with discovery responses, deposition prep, witness coordination, and exhibits.
• Summarize depositions, expert reports, and medical records.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research using online databases and public records.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, consultants, contractors, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness files for hearings, arbitrations, or trials.
• Track construction project documentation and timelines to support litigation strategy.
• Assist with billing entries, expense tracking, and matter management as needed.

Skills

Document management

Legal research

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work habits

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

e-discovery platforms

Job description

About the Role:

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys. This role will assist with all phases of commercial litigation matters, including case management, document review, discovery, trial preparation, and client communication. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment.

About the Firm:

We are a mid-sized law firm located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We have satellite locations in Hammonton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ and NYC. We were founded in 1977 as a small and firm and over the years have managed to grow and expand our firm. We are full-service law firm and are committed to the highest standards of professional competence, innovative thinking, and client advocacy to help make complex legal matters simple to navigate.

We have a little over 100 employees including 60+ attorneys and we are approved counsel for many major insurance carries with a strong focus on complex civil litigation. We also offer a wide variety of legal services across multiple practice areas.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive culture and deep community ties, and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our team's well-being and growth.

Litigation Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage large volumes of case-related documents, including construction contracts, project records, change orders, invoices, schedules, and project communications.
• Coordinate and oversee document production, electronic discovery (e-discovery), and document review processes.
• Assist with discovery responses, deposition preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit management.
• Summarize depositions, expert reports, medical records, and other case-related materials.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research using online legal databases and public records.
• Maintain case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, consultants, contractors, insurers, and opposing counsel regarding case matters.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other materials for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Track and organize construction project documentation and timelines to support litigation strategy.
• Assist with billing entries, expense tracking, and matter management as needed.

Litigation Paralegal Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery processes.
• Experience managing large document-intensive cases and e-discovery platforms.
• Familiarity with construction industry documents, including contracts, subcontracts, project schedules, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Experience with document management and e-discovery platforms is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and support staff.

Paralegal Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-party litigation matters.
• Arbitration and mediation preparation.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support.

Why Join us:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA)
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Competitive PTO and paid holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Firm-sponsored events and a collaborative culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Hoagland & Longo is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.