Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our New Jersey or New York office. MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and logistics, administrative/case management, client reporting, expert retention, and client communication.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pre-trial pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Consistently punctual with excellent attendance.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).