Litigation Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal
Department: Legal
Location: Murray Hill
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Experience: Minimum of five years

Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal to join our team in our New Jersey office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a professional and fun environment, under leadership that is committed to investing in your professional development. We are looking for someone with a growth mindset, who is eager to challenge themselves and work with a team of professionals who are constantly making positive changes.

Opportunity for Growth

At Fisher Phillips, we believe that exceptional talent is the key to our success and providing the best service to our clients. As a result, we are committed to investing in the professional development of our team members. We encourage a growth mindset and provide opportunities for our employees to challenge themselves and work on projects that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing high-quality billable work for our clients and attorneys. This includes managing a busy case load, conducting research, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparation. We expect our Paralegals to record 1500 or more billable hours per performance year, which runs from October 1 to September 30.

Key responsibilities include:

- Obtaining and managing client documents and electronic data
- Conducting background checks and obtaining necessary records
- Drafting various legal documents for attorney review
- Assisting with preparation for trial, including managing exhibits and coordinating witness meetings
- Conducting online research and utilizing electronic resources effectively
- Juggling multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices

Requirements

- Minimum of a high school diploma (college degree preferred)
- Minimum of five years of experience
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Dependability and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic PC skills and ability to use office equipment such as phones, copiers, scanners, and printers

What We Offer

At Fisher Phillips, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.

Join Our Team

If you are a talented Litigation Paralegal with a passion for growth and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our team at Fisher Phillips, where we are committed to excellence and investing in our employees' success.

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Medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, optional benefits (critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, life insurance for dependents, pet insurance)

Legal research, drafting legal documents, case management, client communication, electronic document management, trial preparation, online research, document production, vendor invoice review

High school diploma (college degree preferred)

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Qualification and Experience High school diploma (college degree preferred), minimum of 5 years of experience

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