Paralegal

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP seeks an experienced paralegal to join the Commercial and Professional Lines Defense Team in Red Bank, NJ. You will support attorneys across all phases of litigation, drafting pleadings, organizing discovery, and preparing trial materials in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or degree, and strong knowledge of state and federal procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense or professional liability matters.
• Paralegal certificate or degree is required.
• Proficiency with litigation support software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials.
• Coordinate and manage document production, including collection, review, and organization of records.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research.
• Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel regarding case-related matters.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and courtroom support.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to effectively manage complex matters.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Litigation software

Document management

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Commercial and Professional Lines Defense Team in our Red Bank, New Jersey office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters involving:

• Professional malpractice claims
• Employment-related litigation
• Commercial automobile liability matters
• Premises liability claims
• Product liability litigation

The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is capable of managing multiple priorities while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation.

What You'll Do

• Assist attorneys with case management from inception through resolution.
• Draft, review, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials.
• Coordinate and manage document production, including collection, review, and organization of records.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research.
• Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel regarding case-related matters.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Manage electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and courtroom support.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to effectively manage complex matters.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense or professional liability matters.
• Paralegal certificate or degree required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Experience managing files and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Proficiency with litigation support software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Trial preparation experience is a plus.

Our paralegals play an integral role in the successful management of our litigation matters. We foster a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to develop professionally, take ownership of their work, and contribute meaningfully to client service.

We are committed to helping our employees build successful long-term careers through:

• Meaningful responsibility and hands‑on involvement with cases