Litigation Paralegal

Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst Doukas•New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys on commercial litigation matters. The role assists with all phases of litigation, including case management, document review, discovery, trial preparation, and client communication. The successful candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced legal environment. The firm is a mid-sized, full-service law firm headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with satellite locations in Hammonton and Red Bank, New Jersey, and New York City. Founded in 1977, it has a little over 100 employees, including more than 60 attorneys, and focuses strongly on complex civil litigation while providing services across multiple practice areas. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with deep community ties, and offers benefits intended to support employee well-being and growth.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas.
Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules, and discovery processes.
Experience managing large document-intensive cases and e-discovery platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
Familiarity with construction industry documents, including contracts, subcontracts, project schedules, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications, is strongly preferred.
Experience with document management and e-discovery platforms is preferred.
Experience with multi-party litigation matters.
Experience with arbitration and mediation preparation.
Experience with trial preparation and courtroom support.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.
Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
Manage large volumes of case-related documents, including construction contracts, project records, change orders, invoices, schedules, and project communications.
Coordinate and oversee document production, electronic discovery, and document review processes.
Assist with discovery responses, deposition preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit management.
Summarize depositions, expert reports, medical records, and other case-related materials.
Conduct factual investigations and legal research using online legal databases and public records.
Maintain case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and court filings in state and federal courts.
Coordinate with clients, experts, consultants, contractors, insurers, and opposing counsel regarding case matters.
Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other materials for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
Track and organize construction project documentation and timelines to support litigation strategy.
Assist with billing entries, expense tracking, and matter management as needed.