Litigation Paralegal: Full Case Lifecycle, On-Site NJ

Orionplacement; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Kofax

Document management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

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