Litigation Paralegal — Fast-Paced Trial Support

Becker; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm seeking a seasoned litigation paralegal to support business litigation matters. The role requires coordinating with attorneys, managing calendars, and handling pleadings and discovery across NYSCEF, PACER, and NJ eCourts.

We offer comprehensive employee benefits, a collaborative culture, and growth opportunities within our New Jersey office in Morristown.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and electronic filing of pleadings, motions, correspondence, subpoenas, and discovery materials in state and federal courts, including NYSCEF, PACER, and NJ eCourts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Prepare, organize, and scan legal documents, exhibits, binders, and case files using iManage, Adobe, and related software.
• Support attorneys and paralegals with case management, docketing, discovery, evidence collection, and trial/hearing preparation.
• Coordinate Zoom mediations, service lists, public records requests, and document production projects.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files.
• Assist with file closing procedures and related accounting requests.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, court personnel, clients, vendors, and internal departments.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal terminology

Litigation process

NYSCEF

PACER

NJ eCourts

Microsoft Office

Adobe

iManage

Litigation software

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal degree

Tools

NYSCEF

PACER

NJ eCourts

Microsoft Office

Adobe

iManage

Job description

Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm seeking a seasoned litigation paralegal to support business litigation matters. The role requires coordinating with attorneys, managing calendars, and handling pleadings and discovery across NYSCEF, PACER, and NJ eCourts.

We offer comprehensive employee benefits, a collaborative culture, and growth opportunities within our New Jersey office in Morristown.