Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in the following:
• Litigation background - Discover Request, Background Reviews, Computer Knowledge (MS Suite)
• Personal injury experience would be considered (if they bill more on the defensive side).
• You have to know the biller side. Must be able to "craft a narrative to support the time they spent." A biller would know what that means.
• Needs someone who is independent BUT can work collaboratively.
• Tons of documents.
• Drafting of pleadings (actually the drafting of complaints, motions, discovery)
• Someone who can manage cases (someone who can think of the next step themselves). "If they do litigation, they know all the steps."
• Managing attorney's calendars.
• The Client does not want to see the following: plaintiff work, family law, real estate, nor employment law experience. (This would not be a match for them.)

NOTE: Experience primarily in plaintiff work, family law, real estate, or employment law is NOT A FIT

Must Have:

• Seasoned Paralegal
• 5+ years of experience in the following:
• Litigation paralegal experience with Discover Request, Background Reviews, Computer Knowledge (MS Suite).
• Drafting - must independently draft pleadings such as complaints, motions, and discovery documents.
• Billing experience

Nice to Have

• Personal injury experience (explicitly preferred if aligned with billing expectations).

Additional Information

• Location: Parsippany, NJ
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
• Employment Type: Direct hire
• Compensation: $60,000/year + (DOE)
• Exclusions (Deal Breakers): Experience primarily in plaintiff work, family law, real estate, or employment law is not a fit