Paralegal - General Liability / Insurance Defense - New Jersey

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney; Roseland (NJ); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in litigation is seeking a skilled paralegal to join their dynamic team in Roseland, NJ. This exciting role offers the chance to engage in challenging work within a collaborative environment, supporting a variety of civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal procedures, excellent organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail. With the flexibility to work fully remote, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and development while making a significant impact in a well-respected firm. If you are ready to take on high-level responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a paralegal in civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage files and assist attorneys with litigation functions.
• Prepare pleadings and trial preparation.
• Handle NJ matters and court filings.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Legal Terminology

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Independent Judgment

Billing and Time Submission

Education

Paralegal Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic Court Filing Systems

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our general liability / insurance defense team supporting New Jersey matters. This position offers significant opportunities for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established yet growing organization. The position is based in our Roseland, NJ office, but can be fully remote.

The successful candidate will take ownership of files and work with handling attorneys to complete all necessary litigation functions, from pleadings through trial preparation.

Desired skills and knowledge:

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a paralegal in a civil litigation setting;
2. Experience handling NJ matters, including filing with state and federal courts;
3. Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and legal terminology;
4. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure;
5. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing, and proofreading documents;
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows applications, internet search engines, and electronic court filing and service systems;
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality;
8. Paralegal degree preferred;
9. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
10. Ability to follow instructions effectively;
11. Independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload;
12. Experience with billing and submitting time.

If you are looking to be challenged and take leadership of high-level, sophisticated tasks while collaborating with an experienced litigation team, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About the firm:

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for nearly four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with offices across the country, including Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, and Wheeling. We counsel and defend clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals, in complex litigation matters such as asbestos, class actions, construction, employment, environmental issues, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.