Litigation Paralegal

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling a high-volume caseload on behalf of insurers and their insureds. This role suits a detail-driven professional who can proactively manage assignments with some autonomy. Ability to effectively communicate with team and with court personnel, third-party vendors and keep complex matters organized from first notice through resolution.

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 flexibility for hybrid work, a collaborative team and steady, varied insurance defense work.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and proofread pleadings, discovery materials, motions, and legal correspondence

Manage large volumes of records, documents, evidence, and exhibits with accuracy and organization

Review, analyze, and summarize various records; prepare timelines and chronologies

Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness coordination

Maintain litigation calendars, deadlines, and case progress tracking

Request various records and management of updates and tracking

Communicate effectively with clients, experts, providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Coordinate expert retention, discovery schedules, and document production

Work in collaboration with internal and external eDiscovery teams to assist in eDiscovery activities

Conduct factual research and assist attorneys with case development

Perform occasional administrative tasks as part of a collaborative litigation support environment

Adhere to carrier billing guidelines and litigation / matter reporting requirements

Cite checking court filings

E-filing (state and federal) experience NY/NJ preferred

Maintain accurate records in the firm’s matter management and document systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate. A certificate may be required based on region, state, or client requirements

3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with insurance defense experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with carrier reporting, litigation guidelines, and e-billing platforms

Working knowledge of state and federal court rules and e-filing procedures

Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and document management systems such as iManage

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple files

Clear, professional written and verbal communication

Adaptability and collaborative approach to work

This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

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

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Minimum Salary
USD $75,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $85,000.00/Yr.