Paralegal

Newark, NJHybridFull Time$75,000–$85,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • litigation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • billing
  • document management
  • calendaring
  • discovery responses
  • interrogatories
  • pleadings
  • motions

Nice to have

  • insurance defense

Role summary

Lewis Brisbois, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience for its Newark, NJ office. The role involves supporting at least four attorneys with duties such as calendaring, comprehensive document management (review, creation, organization), and compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation. Knowledge of billing is required, with a preference for insurance defense experience. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, at least five years of litigation experience, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. The role has an annual billable hour requirement of 1,600 hours and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience. The primary duties of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role. Knowledge of billing is required. Insurance defense preferably.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team. 

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements.
  • At least five (5) years of litigation work experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • Strong Excel skills required
  • Strong organizational, written & verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours
  • This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.
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