Job description

Our client, one of the most sophisticated law firms in the United States, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process, from discovery through trial and appeals. This is a temp-to-perm role.

Job Function

Case Management & Organization: Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, dockets, calendars, and tickler systems to ensure deadlines, filings, and case developments are tracked and communicated accurately.
Court Filings & Procedural Compliance: Handle all court filings, service of process, and related procedural requirements to ensure compliance with court rules and timely submissions.
Trial & Arbitration Support: Provide end-to-end support for trials and arbitrations, including exhibit tracking, logistics coordination, and collaboration with vendors, witnesses, court personnel, and attorneys.
Legal Research & Document Preparation: Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other tools; assist with drafting discovery documents, pleadings, and court filings; and ensure accuracy through cite-checking, proofreading, and proper formatting.
Document Management & Production: Collaborate with Practice Support and attorneys on document collection, review, and production; prepare fact chronologies, privilege logs, redaction logs, and production tracking.
Proactive Communication: Consistently monitor email and case-related communications when out of office to stay informed of assignments, deadlines, and attorney needs.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
4 years of experience working as a paralegal in a large law firm.
Extensive knowledge of New York and New Jersey federal, state, and local court rules, procedures, and practices.
Experience with calendaring or docketing systems, such as BEC Legal.
Knowledge of Electronic Court Filing (ECF) rules and practices.
Advanced understanding of discovery and trial applications, such as Relativity, Trial Director, etc.) and how to use them to effectively support litigation.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

ITSLS

35683

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