Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Paralegal to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and bring expertise in civil litigation, particularly with employment law. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, technologically adept, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities:
• Review and organize legal documents for filing and compliance purposes.
• Manage the discovery process, including electronically stored information and relevant document retrieval.
• Identify key witnesses, third-party documents, and information necessary for subpoenas.
• Prepare comprehensive discovery materials, court submissions, and trial binders.
• Draft subpoenas, correspondence, public records requests, and authorizations.
• Coordinate with vendors for record retrieval, expert consultations, depositions, and other legal support services.
• Schedule and manage depositions, client meetings, and interviews with witnesses.
• Create and summarize discovery requests, responses, and related documentation.
• Conduct in-depth research using WestlawNext to locate witnesses, retrieve case law, and obtain background information.
• Monitor and maintain case deadlines, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.• Minimum of three years of paralegal experience in civil litigation, with a focus on employment law.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and e-discovery platforms.
• Ability to summarize depositions, records, and other case-related materials.
• Familiarity with electronically filing trial and appellate court documents.
• Experience conducting social media research and case citation verification.
• Knowledge of case management software and tools for trial preparation.