Senior Litigation Paralegal

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented Senior Litigation Paralegal with substantial experience in New Jersey family law and civil litigation to join our growing law firm in Clark, New Jersey.

This pivotal role requires a seasoned legal professional who can independently manage an active litigation caseload, prepare sophisticated legal documents, monitor court deadlines, and provide comprehensive support to the managing attorney.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of New Jersey Court Rules, Superior Court procedures, and litigation practices, particularly within the Family Part and Law Division. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional legal drafting abilities, strong organizational skills, sound professional judgment, and the initiative to anticipate the needs of the attorney without constant supervision.

We are seeking an individual who understands the demands of a busy litigation practice, takes ownership of assignments, and consistently delivers accurate, polished, and timely work.

Duties

• Manage active family law and civil litigation caseloads, ensuring compliance with court orders, filing deadlines, discovery obligations, and procedural requirements.
• Draft, review, revise, and prepare legal documents, including complaints, answers, counterclaims, motions, certifications, proposed orders, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, briefs, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Provide comprehensive litigation support in contested divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and related matrimonial matters.
• Prepare and review Family Part Case Information Statements (CIS), financial disclosures, discovery responses, Early Settlement Panel (ESP) submissions, and mediation materials.
• Assist with civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, commercial litigation, landlord-tenant matters, employment disputes, and other contested legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other available legal research resources to assist the attorney with legal analysis, motion practice, and case strategy.
• Prepare and electronically file pleadings and other legal documents through New Jersey eCourts, Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS), and other applicable court filing systems.
• Monitor court calendars, litigation deadlines, return dates, discovery schedules, and upcoming hearings to ensure timely compliance with all procedural obligations.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive electronic case files through MyCase or comparable legal case management software.
• Coordinate depositions, client and witness interviews, mediations, court appearances, service of process, and other litigation-related activities.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, compiling witness lists, developing case chronologies, and reviewing evidence.
• Review and organize discovery materials, financial records, correspondence, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Follow up independently on outstanding discovery, client documents, court orders, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Maintain accurate case notes, task assignments, time entries, and billing records.
• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to the managing attorney to ensure efficient daily law firm operations.
• Exercise initiative by identifying outstanding tasks, anticipating litigation needs, and proactively addressing issues within the scope of the paralegal's responsibilities.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of substantive paralegal experience in a New Jersey law firm, with demonstrated experience in both family law and civil litigation.
• Extensive working knowledge of New Jersey Court Rules, Superior Court procedures, and litigation filing requirements.
• Proven experience preparing and drafting pleadings, motions, certifications, discovery documents, proposed orders, and other litigation-related materials.
• Substantial experience handling contested family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and matrimonial discovery.
• Demonstrated experience supporting civil litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with New Jersey eCourts, JEDS, and applicable electronic filing platforms.
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable research platforms.
• Experience managing multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining strict attention to deadlines and detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, document management software, and legal practice management systems.
• Experience with MyCase is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence, legal proofreading, and client communication.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Exceptional time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and produce attorney-ready work with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience supporting a solo practitioner, managing attorney, or small litigation firm is highly desirable.
• A paralegal certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree is preferred.

Work Schedule and Availability Requirements

This position requires consistent availability Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one (1) hour unpaid lunch break daily.

Candidates must be available to work the established schedule without recurring scheduling restrictions or conflicts that would prevent them from fulfilling the position's requirements, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations.

Punctuality, reliability, consistent attendance, and responsiveness during established business hours are essential to this position.

The successful candidate must be able to meet the demands of a busy litigation practice, respond promptly to time-sensitive assignments, and maintain dependable availability throughout the workday.

Pay: $28.50 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $30