What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Affordable Personnel Services?
Litigation Paralegal – New Jersey Office The salary range for this position is $76,500 – $179,000, commensurate with experience.
Seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a Bergan County Legal firm. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm and will support attorneys across all phases of litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation matters from inception through trial
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Organize, maintain, and manage court filings and litigation materials
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Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and other court documents (CM/ECF and New Jersey e-filing required)
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Prepare correspondence, memoranda, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents with minimal supervision
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Manage case dockets, deadlines, and matter calendars
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Prepare deposition summaries and assist with deposition, hearing, motion, and trial preparation
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Coordinate scheduling of depositions, hearings, and court appearances
Discovery & E-Discovery:
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Assist with paper and electronic discovery processes
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Identify potentially relevant electronically stored information (ESI)
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Draft and issue legal hold notices
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Coordinate with clients to identify, preserve, and collect ESI and hard-copy documents
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Assist with processing, reviewing, and coding ESI using Relativity and Concordance
Qualifications:
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3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
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College degree and/or paralegal certificate required
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Experience with Relativity and Concordance required
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Knowledge of iManage is a plus
Comprehensive benefits package.
Salary : $76,500 - $179,000