Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Salary: Competitive compensation plan
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years paralegal litigation experience

Litchfield Cavo LLP, a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team in our New Jersey office. Our firm values open and honest communication, integrity, and professionalism, and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare court-ready pleadings, motions, and responses for e-filing with state and federal courts in New Jersey
- Manage and organize high volume of discovery materials
- Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and more
- Support assigned attorney defense litigation practice, including scheduling orders, phone conferences, and more
- Organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations
- Maintain a daily calendar and prioritize deadlines
- Enter billing time daily
- Maintain a professional demeanor with colleagues, clients, and court personnel

Skills and Abilities:
- Proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements in New Jersey state and federal courts
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under tight time constraints
- Proficiency with MS Office and navigating the internet
- Experience with iManage is a plus
- Possess a Paralegal Certificate

Opportunity:
- Litchfield Cavo has 23 offices nationwide and is expanding rapidly
- Exceptional opportunity to work with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office
- Handle a variety of law office responsibilities and gain experience in insurance defense

Benefits:
- Competitive compensation plan
- Excellent benefits package
- Dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for professional development

Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

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Competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits package, professional development opportunities

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Electronic Filing, Research, Writing, Proactive, Independent, Teamwork, Calendar Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Communication, Self-Motivated, Time Management, MS Office, Internet Navigation, iManage, Paralegal Certificate

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Submit resume and cover letter to [company email]

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience, knowledge of electronic filing requirements in New Jersey courts, proficiency in MS Office and internet navigation, Paralegal Certificate

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