AMS Staffing, Inc.
Commercial Litigation Paralegal- 3453903
1 month ago
Hackensack
Job Description Job Title: Commercial Litigation Paralegal Location: Hackensack NJ Salary/Payrate: $70K-$85K annually Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after 90 day ramp up period) Term: Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree required: Yes OR Paralegal Certificate Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-BK2 The candidate will be working with attorneys in a variety of litigation matters and should have a background and experience working in a litigation firm. Must be proactive and have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task, manage a large caseload and work in a fast-paced environment is also required. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures pertaining to electronic court filings and systems (PACER, NJ State Court, NYSCEF, e-law/e-track) as well as basic research capabilities (Lexis/Westlaw). Primary duties include: • Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents., • Compile and/or draft legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine discovery responses and affidavits., • Request, pursue, subpoena and work with record vendors to obtain medical treatment and/or educational records., • Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence., • Conduct case law research using Lexis/Westlaw and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense, • Organize, analyze, chart and/or index, medical treatment and education records, documents and/or exhibits for motion practice., • May assist attorneys in preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial concerning general matters., • Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure., • Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses., • Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures. Requirements: • At least 3+ years relevant experience., • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills., • Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks., • Ability to work with multiple attorneys., • Ability to work with large document intensive cases., • Proficient in Lexis and/or Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel and KOFAX Professional., • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.