Career Concepts Search Group

Litigation Paralegal

Career Concepts (Career Concepts Search Group) - Hackensack, NJ

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their esteemed team at their New Jersey Office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of law firm litigation paralegal experience and will play a vital role in supporting their Litigation Department's caseloads.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive assistance to lawyers in all aspects of the Litigation Department's caseloads.
  • Organize and maintain court materials to ensure efficient access and retrieval of essential documents.
  • Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents with precision and attention to detail.
  • Independently prepare correspondence, memoranda, discovery, and various communications, exhibiting proficiency and accuracy.
  • Efficiently manage docket, matter dates, and deadlines to ensure timely execution of legal tasks.
  • Assist with deposition digesting and preparation, ensuring that all relevant information is properly documented and organized.
  • Coordinate deposition, hearing, motion, and trial preparation to facilitate seamless legal proceedings.
  • Collaborate in the paper and electronic discovery process, identifying potentially relevant electronically stored information (ESI) and issuing legal hold notices.
  • Work closely with clients to identify, preserve, and collect pertinent sources of ESI and paper discovery.
  • Facilitate the processing, reviewing, and coding of ESI to support the discovery phase effectively.
  • Exhibit knowledge and proficiency in electronically filing (CM/ECF) pleadings.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A minimum of 3 years of law firm litigation paralegal experience is required for this role.
  • Highly organized with exceptional prioritization abilities, ensuring efficient handling of multiple tasks.
  • A strong team player, capable of collaborating effectively with colleagues and attorneys.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital for clear and concise interactions within the legal team.
  • A college degree and/or paralegal certificate are essential qualifications.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance is required.
  • Knowledge of IManage will be considered a plus.

Our client offers a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package as a testament to their commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

If you possess the required expertise and are eager to contribute your skills to a dynamic and successful legal team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and become an integral part of their firm's continued success.



Posted On: Wednesday, July 26, 2023



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