Litigation Paralegal Manager – NJ Office

SourcePro Search, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern New Jersey-based national plaintiff's litigation firm seeks a Litigation Paralegal Manager to lead a skilled team of paralegals. The role emphasizes strong leadership, workflow management, and a commitment to excellence.

You will supervise assignments, train staff, manage e-filing and document databases, and work with attorneys on complex cases with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of litigation experience.
• Prior experience managing or supervising a paralegal team.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Expertise with federal and state e-filing systems (PACER/ECF).
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw or Lexis.
• Experience with document management systems (Relativity or similar).
• Courtroom/trial experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the paralegal team, overseeing assignments, workflow, and productivity.
• Collaborate with attorneys to identify staffing needs, prioritize assignments, and manage caseloads.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to paralegals to improve efficiency.
• Review, blue-book, cite-check, and proofread memoranda, briefs, and other documents.
• Handle electronic court filings for state and federal courts.
• Maintain case files and document databases using PacerPro, NetDocs, Box, and ECFx.
• Assist in pretrial and trial preparation, including exhibits and witness binders.
• Draft subpoenas, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice papers.

Job description

Litigation Paralegal Manager - Northern New Jersey

Are you a self-motivated team player looking to join a growing firm? A national plaintiff's litigation firm in Northern New Jersey is expanding its litigation team and seeking a Litigation Paralegal Manager to lead and oversee a team of skilled litigation paralegals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is committed to achieving groundbreaking results for clients.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and manage the litigation paralegal team, overseeing assignments, workflow, and productivity.

• Work closely with attorneys to identify staffing needs, prioritize assignments, and manage caseloads.

• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to paralegals to enhance efficiency and performance.

• Review and blue-book, cite-check, and proofread memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents.

• Handle electronic court filings for complaints, briefs, memoranda, and affidavits in both state and federal courts.

• Manage litigation documents, including PacerPro, NetDocs, Box, and ECFx, while maintaining case files and document databases.

• Assist in pretrial and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness binders, and maintaining case/trial calendars.

• Draft legal correspondence and standard legal documents such as subpoenas, notices of appearance, and pro hac vice admission papers.

What You'll Bring:

• 8-10 years of litigation experience, preferably in complex, mass tort, or class action litigation.

• Prior experience managing or supervising a paralegal team.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Expertise in federal and state e-filing systems (PACER/ECF).

• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or Lexis for cite-checking and case research.

• Experience with document management systems (Relativity or similar platforms) and the ability to adapt to new software.

• Courtroom/trial experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented paralegal team at a firm dedicated to excellence and advocacy.