Overview
Litigation Paralegal – Lead Jobs in Union, New Jersey, USA at Elgen Staffing
Our client, a prominent law firm with offices throughout New Jersey, has an immediate need for an experienced Litigation Paralegal – Lead, to join their winning team in Union.
Our candidate of choice will bring prior law firm experience along with prior mentoring and supervisory duties. Must be able to assist with training and manage your own caseload. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) strongly preferred!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide administrative support to the lawyer to enhance law office effectiveness.
Communicate with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts.
Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters from start to finish.
Open and close files.
Manage a caseload of up to 80.
Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
Prepare and file complaints, motions, briefs, and arbitration statements; prepare special packages, discovery demands, and answers to interrogatories. Review the discovery provided and summarize deposition testimony.
Compose e-mails and correspondence.
Monitor deadlines and maintain the law office calendar.
Prepare disbursement of settlement funds and request checks from the accounting department.
Meet and greet walk-in clients and conduct intakes as needed.
Answer inquiries from potential new clients.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
At least five years of working experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in the personal injury area of law.
Familiarity with New Jersey e-courts and N.J. court rules and legal procedures.
Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office.
Advanced in working with a case management system, such as Smart Advocate, Filevine, or Needles.
Computer literacy with proficiency in M.S. Office and Dropbox.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting.
Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!
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Title: Litigation Paralegal – Lead
Company: Elgen Staffing
Location: Union, New Jersey, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
