Litigation Paralegal

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Industry: Legal Job Number: 53656835 Pay Rate: $77000-179000 / year

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our client in Hackensack. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to attorneys across all phases of the litigation process and must be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Position Information:
  • Salary: $80,000+
  • Hybrid – 2 days a week remote
  • Direct Hire Opportunity

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys with all aspects of active litigation matters, including case management and workflow coordination.
  • Organize, maintain, and update court materials, case files, and litigation binders.
  • Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents in both state and federal courts.
  • Prepare correspondence, memoranda, discovery requests/responses, and other legal communications with minimal supervision.
  • Manage docketing, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings and submissions.
  • Digest depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with deposition preparation.
  • Coordinate all aspects of deposition, hearing, motion, and trial preparation.
  • Electronic Discovery (eDiscovery) Responsibilities
  • Assist with paper and electronic discovery, including collection, review, and production.
  • Identify potentially relevant ESI (electronically stored information) and coordinate with clients to preserve and collect data.
  • Draft and issue legal hold notices and track compliance.
  • Assist with processing, reviewing, and coding ESI using litigation support platforms.

Technical & Filing Requirements
  • Proficient in electronic filing systems, including CM/ECF and New Jersey e‑filing.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Relativity and Concordance required; familiarity with iManage is a plus.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law. EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).
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