Paralegal

Unclassified - Moorestown, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Moorestown, NJ

About the position

The Paralegal position at Greenfield Staffing Solutions is a full-time role based in Moorestown, NJ, designed for individuals with a strong background in litigation support. This hybrid position requires the selected candidate to initially work full-time in the office to acclimate to the firm’s culture, processes, and to build relationships with the team. The role is primarily focused on supporting multiple attorneys, particularly in the realm of insurance defense. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work, ensuring that all outputs reflect the high standards of the firm and that no work is released that does not meet these standards. Additionally, the position requires the individual to accurately bill their time, which is a critical aspect of the role. The responsibilities of the paralegal include drafting various legal documents such as pleadings, discovery demands, responses, subpoenas, and correspondence. The paralegal will also be responsible for organizing and processing incoming records and invoices, following up on outstanding records through various communication methods, and preparing answers and correspondence. Managing a large caseload while working with multiple attorneys is essential, as is reviewing documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure. The paralegal will conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist attorneys in developing defense strategies and will assist in preparing attorneys for mediation and trial. The role also involves retrieving documents from and saving them to the document management system, ensuring that all documentation is properly organized and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and discovery motions.
• Organize, chart, and process incoming records and invoices.
• Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail.
• Prepare answers and correspondence.
• Manage a large caseload while working with multiple attorneys.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
• Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with defense strategies.
• Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
• Retrieve documents from and save to the document management system.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Billing experience.
• Experience in drafting legal documents.
• Familiarity with courts, including e-filing.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Word.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.