Work for one of the most respected law firms in the industry!
Nesco Resource has partnered with a prestigious law firm in the pursuit to hire a Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role. Seeking 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week in Hackensack, NJ. The remaining two days per week may be worked remotely..
The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures pertaining to electronic court filings and systems (PACER, NJ State Court, NYSCEF, e-law/e-track) as well as basic research capabilities (Lexis/Westlaw).
Responsibilities:
- Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents.
- Compile and/or draft legal documents such as routine discovery responses and affidavits.
- Request, pursue, subpoena and work with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and/or educational records.
- Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.
- Conduct case law research using Lexis/Westlaw and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
- Organize, analyze, chart and/or index, medical treatment and education records, documents and/or exhibits for motion practice.
- May assist attorneys in preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial concerning general matters.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
- Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses.
- Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
- At least 3 years relevant experience.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
- Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Ability to work with multiple attorneys.
- Ability to work with large document intensive cases.
- Proficient in Lexis and/or Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel and KOFAX Professional.
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy working on complex litigation matters, we'd love to hear from you!
$60,000-$80,000 depending on experience
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