Legal Staff Paralegal in East Brunswick, NJ

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Law Firm

East Brunswick, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in East Brunswick, NJ

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage office calendar and schedules for court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, record retrieval services, medical providers, and experts to gather and provide necessary case information.
- Obtain and organize medical records, billing, and other essential documents.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files for easy staff access.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, motions, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and trial strategy.
- Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence on New Jersey eCourts.
- Draft and serve discovery demands, such as Interrogatories and Notices for Document Production.
- Respond to discovery demands from adverse counsel, including answering Interrogatories and responding to Notices for Document Production.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of two years experience in Plaintiff's personal injury law with a New Jersey law firm is required.
- Experience in medical malpractice and/or employment law is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PDF programs, and File Explorer.
- Familiarity with New Jersey eCourts and New Jersey court rules and procedures.
- Experience with serving and responding to litigation discovery demands, such as interrogatories and demands for document production.
- Proficiency in legal research methodologies and tools, such as Lexis Nexis.
- Excellent legal writing and document drafting skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving with strong analytical skills.
- A New Jersey Notary Public Certification is preferred but not required.

Salary Information:
- Pay: - per hour
- Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Experience:
- Litigation paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Shift Availability:
- Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:
- East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
- East Brunswick, NJ 08816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

The law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal with at least two years of experience in plaintiffs' personal injury law to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the New Jersey litigation process and demonstrate exceptional communication, organizational, and legal research skills. Candidates should be proficient in using Microsoft Office and familiar with New Jersey eCourts and court rules. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a collaborative environment.

Jul 06, 2025
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