Litigation Paralegal

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Gym membership discount

Firm-sponsored events

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP, a mid-sized New Jersey law firm, seeks an experienced Construction Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in the firm’s Construction Practice Group. You will assist with case management, document review, discovery, trial preparation, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, familiarity with construction and commercial matters, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in construction/commercial litigation or related areas.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery processes.
• Experience with document management and e-discovery platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all stages of construction litigation from inception to trial and appeal.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage large volumes of case documents including contracts, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate document production, e-discovery, and review processes.
• Assist with discovery responses, deposition prep, witness coordination, and exhibit management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

E-discovery platforms

Document management systems

Job description

About the Role:

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Construction Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys within the firm's Construction Practice Group. This role will assist with all phases of complex construction and 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.

Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of construction 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.

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:

• Construction litigation or construction defect litigation.
• Multi-party litigation matters.
• Arbitration and mediation preparation.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support.

Why Join us:

• 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.