Senior Litigation Paralegal

Plona Partners; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm located in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide essential legal support. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in litigation and possess an ABA-approved paralegal certification. Responsibilities include cite checking, filing legal documents, and managing case logistics. This full-time position offers a base pay range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year and requires onsite work three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing litigation support.
• Experience with ESI and data management for litigation.
• Strong legal writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cite checking and Blue Booking for legal documents.
• File pleadings with the court, ensuring accurate formatting.
• Compile exhibits for trials and other legal proceedings.
• Manage logistics for depositions and witness interviews.
• Draft initial pleadings under attorney guidance.
• Keep track of case deadlines and tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal writing

Research

Document management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate from ABA-approved program

Job description

1 day ago

Plona Partners is offering a competitive compensation package for this role based on your experience and skills. Please discuss details with your recruiter.

Base pay range

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Location: NJ (3 days a week, onsite)

Position: Litigation Paralegal

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform cite checking and Blue Booking for legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• File pleadings with the court, ensuring proper formatting and timely submission.
• Compile exhibits for various legal proceedings, such as trials, mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and court filings, including appendices for appeals.
• Communicate with court personnel to facilitate filings and obtain necessary information.
• Locate key documents in case files and organize them for easy access by attorneys and other team members.
• Manage logistics for depositions and witness interviews, including scheduling, coordinating with participants, and securing necessary resources.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as court reporters and document production services, to ensure smooth case progression.
• Draft initial form pleadings and discovery documents under the guidance of attorneys.
• Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for cases.
• Keep track of case deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks and filings.
• Work with electronically stored information (ESI) and document review databases, performing data searches and organizing data for use in litigation.
• Summarize transcripts of depositions, hearings, and other proceedings.
• Provide trial assistance, including preparing trial exhibit lists and trial notebooks, tracking exhibits, and preparing demonstratives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3+ years' experience providing litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal, Writing/Editing, and Administrative

Industries

Law Practice, Legal Services, and Courts of Law

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