On-Site Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep and Research

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during and after trials. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, managing evidence, and coordinating discovery with clients and courts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Communicate with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations.
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
• Draft and serve summons; coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits; draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes; organize exhibits and evidence.

Skills

Litigation support

Multi-tasking

Organization

Deposition calendaring

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Paralegal program completion (nationally accredited)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys before, during and after trials. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings, managing evidence, and coordinating discovery with clients and courts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.