Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois seeks a paralegal with litigation experience to support a minimum of four attorneys, handle calendaring, and manage documents for discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation. Billing knowledge is required, and insurance defense is preferred.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is required.
• At least five (5) years of litigation work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work for a minimum of four attorneys.
• Calendaring and document management.
• Compile information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Knowledge of billing is required.
• Insurance defense preferably.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience. The primary duties of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role. Knowledge of billing is required. Insurance defense preferably.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements.


• At least five (5) years of litigation work experience


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)


• Strong Excel skills required


• Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills


• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities


• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours


• This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.