Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Harwood Lloyd, LLP is a boutique law firm based in Hackensack, NJ, with a growing New Jersey and New York practice. We are seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our General Litigation and Insurance Defense team to support our New Jersey and New York attorneys. The role is based in our Hackensack, NJ, location only. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, team-oriented, and forward-thinking individual passionate about the law. We are looking for a professional who wants to grow their legal career, and work with a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to our clients, colleagues, and community.

Your Role:

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will support our general Litigation or Insurance Defense departments, working hand-in-hand with our attorneys to provide support with substantive legal work and case preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong legal knowledge, be proactive, adaptable, and have a positive mindset. While you are organized and love the satisfaction of getting things done, you are also a people person and enjoy interacting with clients, the courts, and colleagues throughout your workday. Though you are self-directed and able to work independently, you are also a team player who collaborates well with everyone at the firm to make things happen for our clients. You feel great about working for an ethical firm where customer service is a priority.

You will take ownership of files and work collaboratively with attorneys in our New York and New Jersey Offices to complete all necessary litigation functions from pleadings through trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a team of attorneys, legal assistants, and other paralegals on multiple client matters
• Conduct legal research to support proceedings and summarize findings for New York and New Jersey state and court procedures
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and evidence
• Assist with the drafting, editing, and reviewing of legal documents, discovery, and motions
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and case management systems
• Maintaining insurance company guidelines in data management systems
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor discovery files, file motions, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information, and maintain confidentiality
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and insurance carriers
• Assist with the preparation of trial binders, exhibits, subpoenas, and hearing materials
• Review incoming mail and filings, and calendar all applicable deadlines
• Maintain billing entries, expense reports, and timekeeping records as required
• Support attorneys with document production, medical records, and litigation-related materials
• Assist with scheduling independent medical examinations, depositions, and expert reviews

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm
• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal certification is preferred, or if you are actively in a certification program (near completion)
• Minimum of two years of previous experience as a paralegal working in a law firm or other legal entities.
• Worked in Litigation practice and insurance defense (preferred)
• Highly organized, able to work efficiently with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills, adept at prioritizing caseloads
• Ability to work independently, with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Proficient in using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, case management tools, and Microsoft Office

We offer a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability, firm-paid life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing, generous paid time off allowance (PTO), paid holidays, plus more! Perks like free flu shots, mid-week bagels, company outings, and much more are also enjoyed by our staff!

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm position. Must be willing to work ONSITE