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Supervising Civil Litigation Paralegal

Shrewsbury, NJ

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

AccessibilityCadenceResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

Are you a skilled supervising paralegal ready to navigate complex civil litigation in a dynamic legal environment?
Are you keen to enhance your career by working alongside passionate attorneys committed to impactful client advocacy?
Do you thrive in environments where your contributions are pivotal to the success of the legal team and outcomes achieved?

Case Management: Support attorneys with a caseload ranging from 30 to 70 matters, ensuring efficient organization and progression of cases.
Supervision + Delegation: Provide day-to-day oversight of paralegal/legal support work (task assignment, follow-up, and quality checks), ensuring matters move forward predictably.
Workflow Ownership: Build and maintain repeatable litigation workflows (intake-to-close) with clear task lists, responsibility lanes, and "what good looks like" standards.
Quality Control: Implement QA checks for filings, discovery packages, and file hygiene (naming conventions, indexing, completeness, service documentation).
Attorney Communication Cadence: Run concise case-status updates and flag risks early (missed deadlines, discovery delays, missing documents, unreturned client items).
Document Preparation: Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
File Maintenance: Organize and manage both physical and digital case files, ensuring accessibility and accuracy.
Trial Preparation: Assist with deposition and trial preparations, providing necessary legal research and documentation support.
Do you possess the strategic insight and organizational acumen to manage a bustling caseload effectively?
Support attorneys with a caseload ranging from 30 to 70 matters, ensuring efficient organization and progression of cases.

Experience Required: Minimum of 3-5 years in civil litigation, with additional experience in NJ and NY jurisdictions being advantageous.
Leadership Experience: Prior experience leading workflows, mentoring, training, or acting as a lead/senior paralegal (formal supervisor title not required if you've truly led).

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office, and PracticePanther or similar case management software.
Organizational
Proactive and Accountable: Able to work independently with initiative, consistently meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Accountability + Ownership: Comfortable setting expectations, following up, and escalating issues appropriately to keep cases moving.
Why you should work here:
Professional Development: Engage with experienced litigators and gain insights into complex, multi-faceted legal challenges.
Community-oriented Culture: Work in a firm where relationships are valued and personal growth is nurtured.

Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including dental and vision, with employer contributions.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with a 4% employer match available after 90 days of employment.
Paid Time Off: Start with two weeks of PTO, with opportunities for additional leave as you grow with the firm.
Life Insurance: $50,000 policy provided by the employer.

Work in a firm where relationships are valued and personal growth is nurtured.
What we're looking for:
As part of the community in Monmouth County, the firm emphasizes trust, open dialogue, and genuine concern for client welfare, making it a reliable ally during critical legal trials.

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