Considine Search · 5 hours ago
Litigation Paralegal - AMLAW Firm
Roseland, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expConsidine Search is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. The role involves case management, document production, and trial preparation, requiring significant experience in a large law firm and knowledge of court rules in New York and New Jersey.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
John Casey
Responsibilities
Assist Litigation attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, from the discovery period through trial and on to post-trial findings and appeals
Assist counsel with case management including data preservation, document production, case file creation, organization and maintenance, calendaring and filings
Maintain a docket for each pending matter before a court, arbitration panel or governmental agency, as requested by attorneys
Handle court filings and all issues arising from service of process to ensure that they are completed timely and in compliance with court rules and procedures
Review all incoming documents, court papers, etc., docket the appropriate due dates and notify the attorneys of the developments in their case
Maintain a diary, calendar and/or tickler system to keep the attorneys informed of the status of each matter, and notify and remind the responsible attorneys about upcoming events and deadlines
Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices
Perform research using various research tools, Westlaw LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other systems
Draft discovery documents and pleadings for attorney review
Work closely with Practice Support and team attorneys to manage case documents, including collection, organization, review and production of documents
Responsible for all phases of trial and arbitration preparation, including tracking exhibits, assisting with technology and working with court reporters, courtroom personnel, hotel contacts, vendors, clients, and witnesses
Coordinate and prepare documents for production including preparing chronologies of facts, creating document productions logs, privilege logs and redaction logs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of seven years of experience working as a paralegal in a large law firm
Extensive knowledge of New York and New Jersey federal, state, and local court rules, procedures, and practices
Experience with calendaring or docketing systems, such as BEC Legal
Knowledge of Electronic Court Filing (ECF) rules and practices
Advanced understanding of discovery and trial applications, such as Relativity, Trial Director, etc. and how to use them to effectively support litigation
Ability to interact with all levels of Firm Personnel, including attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, and other administrative staff
Strong organization skills
Excellent client service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Benefits
Coverage options for medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
Life insurance
Disability
FSAs
401K
Paid time off
Company
Considine Search
Considine Search works in the recruitment of business development, communications, and attorney development.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin Considine
President/Founder
Recent News
2025-06-24
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