Paralegal
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT · Lakewood, NJ · 1 mo ago
LegalFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintain a current case tracker showing each matter's status, assigned counsel, upcoming events, and deadlines.
- Coordinate with in-house counsel, outside counsel, Special Education Supervisors, and other district staff to gather records and information needed for each case.
- Collect, review, organize, and prepare student records and other requested documents for production, including redactions as directed by counsel.
- Prepare document indexes, case chronologies, hearing materials, and organized files for counsel's review.
- Track evaluations, expert reports, records requests, discovery, and other outstanding case materials.
- Monitor deadlines and follow up with responsible staff to support timely responses.
- Assist counsel with preparation for meetings, mediation, hearings, and other proceedings.
- Maintain secure electronic case files and handle confidential information in accordance with district procedures and applicable law.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the Superintendent/Designee or in-house counsel.