Litigation Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois•Mount Vernon, OH

4d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling a high-volume caseload on behalf of insurers and their insureds. This role suits a detail-driven professional who can proactively manage assignments with some autonomy. Ability to effectively communicate with team and with court personnel, third-party vendors and keep complex matters organized from first notice through resolution. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer flexibility for hybrid work, a collaborative team and steady, varied insurance defense work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with carrier reporting, litigation guidelines, and e-billing platforms
Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures
Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and document management systems such as iManage
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple files
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Adaptability and collaborative approach to work
This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and proofread pleadings, discovery materials, motions, and legal correspondence
Manage large volumes of records, documents, evidence, and exhibits with accuracy and organization
Review, analyze, and summarize various records; prepare timelines and chronologies
Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness coordination
Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and case progress tracking
Request various records and management of updates and tracking
Communicate effectively with clients, experts, providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Coordinate expert retention, discovery schedules, and document production
Work in collaboration with internal and external eDiscovery teams to assist in eDiscovery activities
Conduct factual research and assist attorneys with case development
Perform occasional administrative tasks as part of a collaborative litigation support environment
Adhere to carrier billing guidelines and litigation / matter reporting requirements
Cite checking court filings
E-filing (state and federal) experience NY/NJ preferred
Maintain accurate records in the firm’s matter management and document systems.