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Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC Employment Attorneys · 11 hours ago

Litigation Paralegal

Chatham, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

4+ years exp

Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC Employment Attorneys is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide litigation, administrative, and legal support to their attorneys. The role involves preparing legal documents, organizing exhibits, conducting research, and assisting with trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

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Hiring Manager

Nicholas DiBiase

Responsibilities

Prepare Indexes and Chronologies of Events of produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third-Party)

Draft legal documents including answers to complaints, other pleadings, motions, certifications, etc

Review and gather relevant documents for Motions and other Court submissions

Organize exhibits for Pleadings and other Court submissions. Coordinate and electronically-file all Pleadings with the State and Federal Courts (knowing associated court rules.)

Assist with drafting Discovery, Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admissions, Subpoenas, etc

Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates Stamping and, Redaction, etc.)

Prepare and maintain Privilege Logs

Prepare documents needed for Depositions and summarize Deposition Transcripts for use by attorneys

Research relevant information on public records, witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, mediators, etc

Filings and updates to electronic document systems and portals maintained by clients

Assist with drafting letters to clients

Assist with drafting Settlement Agreements

Prepare Mediation Submissions

Organize and track documents received from clients and the Court

Conduct computerized and legal research (Internet, Westlaw)

Format documents

Conduct E-Discovery searches and uploads

Format Table of Contents/Table of Authorities

Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content and redactions

Track and calendar deadlines, court dates, and document submissions

High level Trial preparation and support, as needed. (i.e. organize and index trial exhibits and other supporting documents, etc.)

Litigation Secretarial support as needed

Unplanned activities – other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualification

Paralegal experienceUnderstanding court rulesResearch skillsMS Word proficiencyAttention to detailProofreading skillsMulti-tasking abilityOrganizational skills