Commercial Litigation Paralegal- 3453903

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :   Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location :   Hackensack NJ

Salary / Payrate :   $70K-$85K annually

Work Environment :   Hybrid (2 days WFH after 90 day ramp up period)

Term :   Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required :   Yes OR Paralegal Certificate

Referral Fee : AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

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The candidate will be working with attorneys in a variety of litigation matters and should have a background and experience working in a litigation firm. Must be proactive and have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task, manage a large caseload and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.

The ideal candidate will have 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).

Primary duties include :

• 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 for review and use by attorneys such as routine discovery responses and affidavits.
• Request, pursue, subpoena and work with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and / or educational records.
• Prepares 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 :