Civil Defense Paralegal (min. 3 years’ experience)

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and organized paralegal to join our team in our Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey office. As a Civil Defense Paralegal, you will provide litigation and case support to attorneys, assisting in all phases of civil defense matters. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience managing case files, and familiarity with civil litigation procedures, including filing on eCourts and motions practice.

Duties:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of civil defense litigation from inception through trial
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents including pleadings, discovery demands/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage and maintain case files, documents, and records in both electronic and paper formats
• Familiarity with hourly billing
• Coordinate and track discovery deadlines, court dates, depositions, and hearings
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts as needed
• Prepare and file documents with the court (familiarity with NJ eCourts required)
• Assist with medical record review and summarization when needed
• Track and manage incoming and outgoing correspondences
• Perform general administrative and litigation support tasks as needed

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in civil defense litigation
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Salary commensurate with experience. Apply today to be part of our dynamic team!

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching after 1 year of employment
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Ewing, New Jersey

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person