Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

HQ  Location: Parsippany, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (Minimum 4 years)

About  Firm X:

Firm X is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services including dispute resolution and commercial litigation. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, our firm has built a reputation for successfully representing clients in a variety of complex commercial legal disputes. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where attorneys can thrive and grow in their careers.  Firm X is designed to provide affordable, high-quality legal services by providing a virtual law department to early stage and mid-market companies that do not have their own inhouse legal team.  

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience assisting attorneys with corporate and business litigation, with a strong preference to work collaboratively as a “business partner” and not just an admin. As a Litigation Paralegal at Firm X, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on our clients’ legal needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Must have experience filing within electronic court systems
• Must understand basic litigation lingo and importance of keeping organized and proper files: 
• Paralegal should have experience drafting notices & subpoenas, drafting responses to discovery
• Accurate review of all notices received/motions that come in, accurate follow-up on all tasks
• Management of trial calendars, helping to keep attorneys on deadline 
• Accurate and thorough document management and retention
• Efficient prioritization of tasks when working with multiple attorneys and administrative support personnel 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or related field
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program – preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Minimum of 4 years of Paralegal experience at a reputable law firm.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proven track record of success in supporting complex litigation cases.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan (401(k)).
• Leading technology used to manage clients, cases and overall practice. 
• Professional and business development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.