Paralegal

Velia multiservices; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Velia multiservices is seeking an experienced litigation professional to support case work in a fast-paced environment. The role involves drafting complaints, motions, and discovery, managing case calendars, and coordinating steps with the managing attorney.

Strong ability to craft narratives for time spent and handle large volumes of documents is essential. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in litigation, familiarity with Discover requests, background reviews, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation-related roles.
• Litigation background with discovery requests and background reviews.
• Drafting of pleadings: complaints, motions, discovery.
• Ability to craft narratives to support time spent (biller perspective).
• Independent yet able to collaborate; manage large volumes of documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, motions, and discovery materials.
• Manage case calendars for the managing attorney.
• Coordinate case steps and anticipate next actions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery

Pleadings drafting

Case management

Calendars management

Document handling

Biller narrative

Independent and collaborative

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in the following:
• Litigation background - Discover Request, Background Reviews, Computer Knowledge (MS Suite)
• Personal injury experience would be considered (if they bill more on the defensive side).
• They have to know the biller side. Must be able to "craft a narrative to support the time they spent." A biller would know what that means.
• Needs someone who is independent BUT can work collaboratively.
• Tons of documents.
• Drafting of pleadings (actually the drafting of complaints, motions, discovery)
• Someone who can manage cases (someone who can think of the next step themselves). "If they do litigation, they know all the steps."
• Managing attorney's calendars.
• They do not want to see the following: plaintiff work, family law, real estate, nor employment law experience. (This would not be a match for them.)