Litigation Paralegal

Purcell Mulcahy & Flanagan LLC

Litigation Paralegal

Bernardsville, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    Flanagan, Barone & O'Brien, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of experience to join our growing firm. In this role, you will provide support to attorneys and assist in all phases of the litigation process. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

    Responsibilities

    Provide paralegal support to attorneys in varied, multi-party litigation areas such as auto, construction, products and premises liability;

    Tracking of litigation and discovery deadlines;

    Draft discovery motions;

    Draft discovery requests, legal documents, discovery responses;

    Assist with trial preparation and trial, including pretrial exchanges and exhibits and motions in limine;

    Communicate with clients, witnesses, etc. regarding matters you are handling;

    Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs;

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review;

    Conduct legal research and investigation;

    Provide general administrative support;

    Communicate with clients and witnesses;

    Attend court sessions and record important information;

    Maintain and update documentation; and

    Assist with discovery requests.

    Qualifications

    Paralegal Certification or Degree;

    Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal;

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system;

    Strong verbal and written communication skills;

    Excellent organizational skills;

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology;

    Excellent research skills;

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure;

    Must be detail oriented;

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook; and

    Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

    Benefits

    PTO

    Paid Holidays

    401k

    Medical, Dental, Vision

    AFLAC

    FSA

    Life Insurance

    Competitive Compensation