Litigation Paralegal

Kaufman Dolowich LLP • Hackensack, NJ

3d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its New Jersey office. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, supporting discovery, case preparation, legal research, document management, and trial and arbitration preparation. The role is part of the collaborative Legal Support Department and calls for a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter who provides strong support to attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate required.
• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience supporting attorneys through various stages of litigation, including discovery and case preparation.
• Experience with State and Federal Court electronic filing systems.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and document-management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments, manage deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other Legal Support Department members.
• Professional, dependable, and service-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal technology.
• Experience with NetDocuments and LexisNexis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys throughout the litigation process and assist with preparing motions, pleadings, and other case filings.
• Assist attorneys with managing active caseloads, deadlines, discovery, and case-related materials.
• Review case files and use available research resources to gather and organize information relevant to pending matters.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and Requests for Admissions.
• Review and process deposition transcripts and help prepare case chronologies, timelines, summaries, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepare trial and arbitration hearing materials and binders.
• Assist with drafting litigation-related documents, including motions, proposed orders, requests for judicial notice, and evidentiary objections.
• Assist with electronic filing in New Jersey State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
• Review and prepare documents for production, including redaction and Bates labeling.
• Prepare preservation-of-evidence letters and document request letters.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis.
• Prepare and process HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers regarding medical records.
• Review, summarize, and analyze medical records and other case-related documentation to assist attorneys in defending matters.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with calendaring and tracking litigation deadlines as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support attorneys, the Legal Support Department, and office operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offerings.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Performance- and billable hour-based bonus opportunities.
• Competitive Total Rewards package, including a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and benefits for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed