Paralegal - Employment Law

STARK & STARK P C•Hamilton Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients' needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Paralegal - Employment Law based in our Hamilton, NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in employment law and labor litigation.
Experience handling cases in New Jersey is required; experience with matters in New York and Pennsylvania is preferred.
Familiarity with the EEOC, DOL, federal and state court, and administrative filing procedures.
Paralegal certificate or associate’s degree required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to quickly learn new legal technology.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time-management and follow-through skills.
Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to client service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with matters in New York and Pennsylvania is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage employment law matters from intake through resolution, including maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and supporting overall case strategy.
Draft, review, and electronically file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents in federal and state courts and administrative forums.
Prepare and file EEOC charges, position statements, responses, and other submissions before the EEOC, DOL, and related agencies.
Support attorney(s) with all phases of discovery, including drafting interrogatories and document requests, collecting and reviewing documents, and preparing draft discovery responses.
Assist with deposition preparation, witness preparation, expert discovery, and the organization of exhibits and supporting materials.
Support motion practice, including preparing materials for dispositive motions such as summary judgement motions, compiling exhibits, and proofreading filings for accuracy and rule compliance.
Conduct legal research on employment law issues, including federal and state law developments, agency procedures, and case law.
Organize trial, arbitration, mediation, and hearing logistics, including preparing witness and trial notebooks, coordinating schedules, and assisting with hearing or trial preparation.
Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant third parties.
Perform accurate data entry and case updates in Filevine.