Litigation Paralegal

Kaufman Dolowich, a national, full-service law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our New Jersey office.

This position will work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, case preparation, legal research, document management, and trial and arbitration preparation. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Our Legal Support Department is comprised of skilled and motivated professionals who work collaboratively to provide high-quality support across the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys throughout the litigation process and assist with the preparation of motions, pleadings, and other case filings.
• Assist attorneys with managing active caseloads, deadlines, discovery, and case-related materials.
• Review case files and utilize available research resources to gather and organize information relevant to pending matters.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and Requests for Admissions.
• Review and process deposition transcripts and assist in preparing case chronologies, timelines, summaries, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Prepare trial and arbitration hearing materials and binders.
• Assist with drafting litigation-related documents, including motions, proposed orders, requests for judicial notice, and evidentiary objections.
• Assist with electronic filing in New Jersey State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
• Review and prepare documents for production, including redaction and Bates labeling.
• Prepare preservation-of-evidence letters and document request letters.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis.
• Prepare and process HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers regarding medical records.
• Review, summarize, and analyze medical records and other case-related documentation to assist attorneys in the defense of matters.
• Maintain organized case files and assist with calendaring and tracking litigation deadlines, as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support attorneys, the Legal Support Department, and office operations.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience supporting attorneys through various stages of litigation, including discovery and case preparation.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, litigation procedures, and legal technology; experience with NetDocuments and LexisNexis preferred.
• Experience with State and Federal Court electronic filing systems.
• Strong legal research, writing, proofreading, and document-management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments, manage deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and other members of the Legal Support Department.
• Professional, dependable, and service-oriented approach to supporting attorneys and clients.

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Competitive compensation, including performance- and billable hour-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits offerings.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic, team-oriented, on-site working environment that values collaboration, communication, and support.

Successful candidates will have access to meaningful career development opportunities and a competitive Total Rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to earn performance- and billable hour-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $75,000–$90,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.