Litigation Paralegal - NJ

Multinational law firm is seeking a Litigation focused Paralegal to join its expanding Hackensack, NJ team.

Candidate will have the following: 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a major law firm setting (experience will be current or very recent) ; Substantial experience with all aspects of the Litigation Department’s caseloads, including organization and maintenance of court materials ; Experience drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and other court documents ; Considerable experience with Coordinating depositions, hearings, motions and trial preparations ; Ability to align with clients to identify, preserve, and collect relevant sources of ESI and paper discovery, as well as, assist with processing, reviewing, and coding ESI ; Knowledge of and ability to electronically file (CM/ECF and New Jersey e-filing) pleadings required.

Stellar academic credentials: College degree and/or paralegal certificate required ; Keen working knowledge of Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance required ; Exposure to iManage a plus ; Strong research, verbal & written communication skills required.

Excellent work environment, compensation commensurate to experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Representing a diverse clientele in all aspects of Litigation Department caseloads.

-Coordinating depositions, hearings, motions and trial preparations.

-Organizing and maintaining of court materials.

-Providing support as needed.

-Aligning with clients to identify, preserve, and collect relevant sources of ESI and paper discovery.

-Drafting and filing pleadings, motions, and other court documents.

-Assisting with processing, reviewing, and coding ESI.

-Ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

-Conducting legal research.