Litigation Paralegal
BlackStar, Parsippany, NJ, United States
Location:
Parsippany, NJ
Work Type:
100% Onsite
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Salary:
$60,000/year + (DOE)
We are seeking a highly skilled
Litigation Paralegal
with strong defense-side experience to join our legal team in
Parsippany, NJ . This is a
100% onsite, direct-hire role
offering a salary of
$60,000+ (DOE) .
Job Summary
This role is ideal for a seasoned paralegal who is confident managing complex litigation cases, handling large volumes of documents, and independently driving cases forward. You will support attorneys in all phases of litigation with a strong focus on
discovery, pleadings, billing support, and case management .
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end
litigation case files
and support trial preparation
Draft
complaints, motions, discovery requests, and responses
independently
Handle
discovery review, document production, and background analysis
Support attorney
billing by accurately documenting and crafting time narratives
Manage
case calendars, deadlines, and litigation schedules
Organize and review large volumes of legal documents
Collaborate with attorneys while working independently on assigned matters
Anticipate next steps in case progression and proactively manage workflow
Required Qualifications
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
Strong experience with
discovery requests and background reviews
Proficient in
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience drafting
pleadings, motions, and discovery documents independently
Strong understanding of
legal billing practices and time narrative documentation
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with minimal supervision
Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred
Preferred Experience
Personal injury defense litigation experience
(especially aligned with billing expectations)
Not a Fit For This Role
Plaintiff-side litigation
Family law
Real estate law
Employment law
Ideal Candidate
A proactive, detail-oriented
litigation paralegal
who understands full case lifecycle management, thrives in a fast-paced defense litigation environment, and can operate independently while supporting attorneys efficiently.
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Parsippany, NJ
Work Type:
100% Onsite
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Salary:
$60,000/year + (DOE)
We are seeking a highly skilled
Litigation Paralegal
with strong defense-side experience to join our legal team in
Parsippany, NJ . This is a
100% onsite, direct-hire role
offering a salary of
$60,000+ (DOE) .
Job Summary
This role is ideal for a seasoned paralegal who is confident managing complex litigation cases, handling large volumes of documents, and independently driving cases forward. You will support attorneys in all phases of litigation with a strong focus on
discovery, pleadings, billing support, and case management .
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end
litigation case files
and support trial preparation
Draft
complaints, motions, discovery requests, and responses
independently
Handle
discovery review, document production, and background analysis
Support attorney
billing by accurately documenting and crafting time narratives
Manage
case calendars, deadlines, and litigation schedules
Organize and review large volumes of legal documents
Collaborate with attorneys while working independently on assigned matters
Anticipate next steps in case progression and proactively manage workflow
Required Qualifications
5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
Strong experience with
discovery requests and background reviews
Proficient in
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience drafting
pleadings, motions, and discovery documents independently
Strong understanding of
legal billing practices and time narrative documentation
Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with minimal supervision
Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred
Preferred Experience
Personal injury defense litigation experience
(especially aligned with billing expectations)
Not a Fit For This Role
Plaintiff-side litigation
Family law
Real estate law
Employment law
Ideal Candidate
A proactive, detail-oriented
litigation paralegal
who understands full case lifecycle management, thrives in a fast-paced defense litigation environment, and can operate independently while supporting attorneys efficiently.
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