Litigation Paralegal

Harwood Lloyd, LLP•Hackensack, NJ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Harwood Lloyd, LLP is a full-service law firm that proudly serves regional and individual clients by offering the personal attention and service of a boutique firm with the experience and quality of a large national firm. Today, our firm has grown to a roster of over 35 attorneys, each of whom has been carefully selected to ensure that we can meet the increasing demand for high levels of sophistication in every segment of the metropolitan area's expanding market. Harwood Lloyd's talent has been recognized by top publications in the legal industry, including US News - Best Lawyers in America "Best Law Firms," 201 Magazine's Top Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. Our team shares the common goal of providing clients with high-quality customer service and excellent legal representation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel empowered to thrive personally and professionally. Would you like to work for a successful law firm that is not only known as being trustworthy and hardworking but also dedicated to giving back to our community?

Requirements

Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working in a law firm
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of two years of previous experience as a paralegal working in a law firm or other legal entities.
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
Are you able to prioritize tasks effectively?
Can you function under pressure from deadlines?
Do you have excellent communication skills?
Are you flexible and resilient in an ever-evolving atmosphere?
Do you exhibit sound judgment?

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification is preferred, or if you are actively in a certification program (near completion)
Worked in Litigation practice and insurance defense (preferred)

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