Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

SourcePro Search•Newark, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant needed in our Newark office. Candidates should have at least 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment, with strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court for both NJ and NY. Salary: $55k-$65k

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
Strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal courts for both NJ and NY.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in e-discovery software and document management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings and orders, ensuring compliance with filing requirements and deadlines.
Prepare and e-file documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery in Federal and State Courts (NJ & NY).
Coordinate and assist with trial preparations.
Handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Heavy calendaring and scheduling for meetings, calls, deadlines, and proactively ensuring deadlines are met.
Manage attorney's schedule and calendar all meetings/deadlines.
Prepare and respond to extensive discovery, utilizing e-discovery software if needed.
Document management, organization, retrieval, and production.
Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research for large volume cases.
Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable court rules.
Prepare for depositions, including document preparation and other discovery-related tasks.
Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines.
Cite-check and edit/revise legal documents.
Organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.