Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Livingston, NJ

18d•$45,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal in its Livingston office. The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation-focused paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm setting. The position supports attorneys with litigation matters, discovery, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation. The position is open to all experience levels, and the yearly salary range is $45,000 to $100,000. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled. The firm offers a full benefits package.

Requirements

At least three years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal; experience in a large law firm setting is preferred.
Experience in litigation support and case management.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage multiple cases while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and professional.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience drafting and organizing written discovery and document production.
Experience preparing for and assisting at trial.
Familiarity with the State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software.
Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large law firm setting.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, and other professional staff.
Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, factual and legal research, document review and analysis, and preparation for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Review, gather, and organize client documents for production and discovery.
Research, organize, and summarize records and assist with data gathering, including organizing information and documents in databases.
Assist with preparing discovery requests and responses.
Assist with trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial pleadings, preparing exhibits, coordinating witnesses and requests with outside vendors, and providing live trial support.
Perform other duties as assigned.