Litigation Paralegal — Growth at a Boutique NJ/NY Firm

Harwood Lloyd, LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

PTO

Paid holidays

Flu shots

Company outings

Job summary

Harwood Lloyd, LLP in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support our General Litigation and Insurance Defense teams in New Jersey and New York. The position is based onsite in Hackensack and offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys to manage pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will organize case files, conduct research, maintain calendars, and collaborate with the NY/NJ offices.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Paralegal certification preferred, or actively in certification program.
• Minimum of two years as paralegal in a law firm or legal entity.
• Experience in litigation and insurance defense preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, case management tools, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation team from pleadings through trial preparation.
• Organize case files, documents, and evidence.
• Assist with drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents, discovery, and motions.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and case management systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Collaborate with NY/NJ offices and attorneys.

Skills

Law firm experience

Organization

Communication

Time management

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Westlaw

Case management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harwood Lloyd, LLP in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to support our General Litigation and Insurance Defense teams in New Jersey and New York. The position is based onsite in Hackensack and offers opportunities to work closely with attorneys to manage pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.

You will organize case files, conduct research, maintain calendars, and collaborate with the NY/NJ offices.