Litigation paralegal Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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.

Requirements :

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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