Paralegal

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayou Recruiting Solutions LLC in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of hands-on litigation to support a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing high volumes of documents, handling discovery, maintaining attorney calendars, and tracking billable time with clear narratives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on litigation experience.
• Defense-side experience preferred.
• Strong billing and time-entry narrative skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Manage and organize high volumes of legal documentation.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct background reviews and case file analysis.
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Assist with case strategy by anticipating next steps in litigation.
• Accurately track and bill time, crafting clear narratives to support billable work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Billing narratives

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on litigation experience to support a fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing cases from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests/responses
• Manage and organize high volumes of legal documentation
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests
• Conduct background reviews and case file analysis
• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings
• Assist with case strategy by anticipating next steps in the litigation process
• Accurately track and bill time, crafting clear and defensible narratives to support billable work

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation experience (defense-side strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of billing practices and the ability to draft detailed time-entry narratives
• Experience in personal injury litigation (defense-oriented experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously

Not a Fit If:

Candidates with primary experience in plaintiff-side work, family law, real estate law, or employment law will not be considered for this role.