Litigation Paralegal — Trial Prep & Document Management

LeoForce; Ten Mile Run (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in New Jersey seeks a mid-level litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from pleadings to post-trial. You will conduct extensive legal research, draft documents, and manage electronic filing.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of civil litigation experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field (paralegal certification preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience in legal research, drafting documents, filing, and trial preparation.
• Proficient with legal databases and case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation from onset through post-trial.
• Conduct extensive legal research to gather relevant information for cases.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents and respond to discovery requests.
• File pleadings and other court documents electronically and confirm their accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidence and materials for court.
• Coordinate and manage calendars, deadlines, and schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as a liaison between the trial team and clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Tools

Legal databases

Case management software

Job description

LeoForce in New Jersey seeks a mid-level litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from pleadings to post-trial. You will conduct extensive legal research, draft documents, and manage electronic filing.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of civil litigation experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field (paralegal certification preferred), and strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.