Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our client in Newark, NJ! The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment, with strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court for both NJ and NY. This role will encompass a combination of legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities, with a focus on assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation preparation and execution. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers a salary range of $60,000-$65,000/year based on experience!Responsibilities: Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, motions, orders, and other legal documents.
Prepare and e-file documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery, in both Federal and State Courts (NJ & NY).
Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, including organizing exhibits and preparing exhibit lists.
Manage attorney's schedule and calendar, scheduling meetings, calls, and deadlines.
Handle heavy calendaring and scheduling for meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
Prepare and respond to extensive discovery requests, utilizing e-discovery software if needed.
Manage document management, organization, retrieval, and production.
Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and research for large volume cases.
Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines.
Cite-check and edit/revise legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare for depositions by organizing documents electronically and assisting with other discovery-related tasks.
Upload invoices, prepare for depositions, and scan documents as required.
Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
Strong knowledge of e-filing procedures in both NJ and NY State and Federal Courts.
Experience with exhibition preparation is preferred.
Proficiency in document management software, preferably iManage.
Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new software and technologies.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
