Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Paralegal

6.3.2026

Professional Staff

Newark

McCarter & English LLP currently seeks an experienced paralegal to support its firm-wide Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Practice from the firm’s Newark, NJ office. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon, Esq., at ***email_hidden***. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. The salary range for this position is $82,000 – $102,000 annually, depending on experience.

Essential Duties

• Provide support to commercial litigation and bankruptcy attorneys.
• Conform legal documents to meet the various court specifications.
• Assist with commercial loan closings and other related transactional documentation.
• File (electronically or otherwise) UCC financing statements and real estate documents.
• File documents via PACER and State Court e-filing systems and paper filings.
• Maintain pleading, discovery, and closing files in all assigned matters.
• Prepare binders, trial notebooks, exhibits, etc. for hearings and trials.

Related Duties

• Prepare documents for service of process as required
• Compile and prepare reports and presentations
• Document review projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience.

• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Commercial litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or real estate or banking experience optimal.
• New Jersey notary license is a plus.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill.

• Comprehensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Good knowledge of effective proofreading techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of MS office.
• Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met)

• Firm-Paid : Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high-deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits : Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer, and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement : 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off : Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.