What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager / Paralegal - Newark, NJ position at Vensure Employer Solutions?
About Us
Are you a proactive, entrepreneurial minded professional, with a passion for making a difference? Do you love working with clients and helping move their cases forward? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment, embrace challenges, and love contributing to the team's success? You MAY be a fit for our team at our company!
We are a high-stakes boutique trial firm tackling some of society's most critical issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for team members who want to help us build our future. We currently have an opening for a Case Manager or Paralegal on our Employment Team.
Position Summary
We are looking for a someone who is passionate about their work, detail oriented, high follow-through, and has a through understanding of how the legal process works. Our paralegals work one-to-one with their assigned attorney, so you get a great opportunity to become your attorney's right hand.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a vital member of our team, you'll:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Are you a proactive, entrepreneurial minded professional, with a passion for making a difference? Do you love working with clients and helping move their cases forward? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment, embrace challenges, and love contributing to the team's success? You MAY be a fit for our team at our company!
We are a high-stakes boutique trial firm tackling some of society's most critical issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for team members who want to help us build our future. We currently have an opening for a Case Manager or Paralegal on our Employment Team.
Position Summary
We are looking for a someone who is passionate about their work, detail oriented, high follow-through, and has a through understanding of how the legal process works. Our paralegals work one-to-one with their assigned attorney, so you get a great opportunity to become your attorney's right hand.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a vital member of our team, you'll:
- Support your assigned attorney.
- Interview clients and witnesses to gather case facts and documents.
- Review and analyze records and secure necessary documents.
- Assist in developing settlements, drafting documents, and preparing correspondence.
- Manage case files, ensuring accurate and prompt updates in electronic systems.
- Coordinate and track project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and third parties as authorized.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by attorneys.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in legal research tools, eDiscovery databases, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed (which is rarely).
- 3 years of litigation paralegal or case manager experience.
- Employment litigation experience a plus.