The Forum Group · 6 hours ago
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Roseland, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrThe Forum Group is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The role involves drafting and preparing litigation documentation, assisting attorneys in trial preparation, and managing case events and client communications.
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Hiring Manager
Daniele Delfino (DeMaio)
Responsibilities
Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and other litigation-based documentation
Aid attorneys in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
Draft and finalize real estate and transactional documentation at direction of attorney
Draft and revise formal correspondence
Schedule case events as it may pertain to discovery and case management, including depositions, hearings and meditations
Maintain attorney’s schedule with direction from attorney
Schedule client meetings and communicate with clients on a daily basis
Communicate and schedule matters with Judicial Assistants and Court Administrators on a daily basis
Assist with entry of billing entries and generation of invoices
Organize and maintain electronic client files
Perform conflict checks and open new client matters in practice management system
This job description can be assigned or reassigned job duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Must be able to take direction and work independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by completing multiple time-sensitive tasks on a daily basis
Excellent word processing and proof-reading skills
Excellent administrative skills
Extremely professional, well organized, detail oriented, and must have the ability to multitask in a high activity environment
Be able to actively prioritize and re-prioritize assignments and operate well under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience as a Litigation Paralegal is highly preferable
Previous use of firm's current practice management systems is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits
Company
The Forum Group
We are located at 550 Seventh Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10018. Our walk-in hours are from Monday-Friday at 9am-12pm.
Founded in 1974
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-03-25Acquired
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