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Senior Litigation Paralegal
TGC Search • Woodbridge, NJ 07095 • Posted 2 days ago via LinkedIn
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Hybrid • Full-time • $80,000-$100,000/yr • Senior Level
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The Litigation Paralegal at TGC Search will support the Commercial Litigation team, ensuring impeccable file management from start to finish, including trial preparation. This role requires a proactive, go-getter attitude with excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with a flexible, work-life balance, but requires flexibility for trial support. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in Complex Commercial litigation, be proficient in eDiscovery and legal case management software, and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Impeccable writing and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask
- Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks, and trial activities
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Assist attorneys with document reviews
- Flexible to do whatever it takes to support the firm; previous experience with high-profile cases a plus
- Prepare state and federal court filings, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court
- Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
- Conduct precedent and legal research under attorney supervision
- Comfortable interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, and arbitrations
- Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
- Some travel for trials when needed
Qualifications
Required
- BA or BS degree and/or Paralegal Certification
- 7+ years' experience in Complex Commercial litigation with AMLAW100 or a Top 10 Boutique firm
- Efficient with eDiscovery, legal case management software, and billable hours
- Strong attention to detail and accountability
- Go-Getter, Flexible, Creative, Proven Success
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro. Legal case management software and eDiscovery
Full Job Description
Complex Commercial and White-Collar Criminal Defense Senior Litigation Paralegal I NJ/NY I $80-$110K+ I 5+ yrs exp I Excellent Benefits & Growth Potential I Hybrid I Work-Life balance
An excellent firm with an open-door policy, collaboration, respect, hybrid and flexible schedule, growing, forward-thinking, amazing culture of 50+ attorneys, and a work-life balance!
We are looking for someone with experience from file to trial to support this amazing team, be proactive, be a go-getter, and as a team, thrive to achieve the best for our clients.
What you will be doing with our Commercial Litigation team...
Commercial Litigation Support & Case Management
- Support attorneys in preparing cases, including drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are current and easily accessible.
- Oversee the discovery process, including document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
- Manage court schedules and deadlines to ensure timely filings and appearances.
Document Review & Organization
- Review, analyze, and organize documents collected during discovery.
- Create and maintain privilege logs and document indexes.
- Assist with trial prep, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Conduct research to support case arguments and strategies.
Client & Witness Coordination
- Serve as a primary contact for clients, providing case updates and answering inquiries.
- Coordinate witness interviews, depositions, and trial appearances.
- Prepare witness files, including background research and examination prep.
Trial Prep & On-Site Support
- Aid attorneys with trial prep by organizing exhibits, drafting trial briefs, and coordinating logistics.
- Attend trials, hearings, and depositions to provide on-site attorney support.
- Collaborate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts
White Collar Criminal Defense Tasks (huge plus if you have this experience)
- Assist attorneys in managing complex white-collar cases, including drafting motions, pleadings, and correspondence related to financial crimes.
- Organize and review large volumes of discovery documents, including financial records, contracts, and communications.
- Conduct in-depth research on regulatory guidelines, federal statutes, and case law relevant to white-collar criminal defense.
- Coordinate with experts, investigators, and government agencies for case preparation, witness interviews, and trial support.
Experience and Required Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree and/or Paralegal Certification
- 5-7+ years' experience in Complex Commercial litigation/White Collar
- Trial Experience
- Calendaring, Scheduling, and knowing and meeting deadlines
- Efficient with eDiscovery, legal case management software, and billable hours
- Strong attention to detail and accountability
- Go-Getter, Flexible, Creative, Proven Success
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro. Legal case management software and eDiscovery
Please note: This is a confidential search, so I cannot disclose the name of the firm until we talk. Thank you, Lisa Perna lperna@tgcsearch.com
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