Paralegal Employment Litigation

Client is actively recruiting for a Paralegal - Employment Law based in our Hamilton NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging but collegial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage employment law matters from intake through resolution including maintaining case files tracking deadlines and supporting overall case strategy.
• Draft review and electronically file pleadings discovery requests and responses correspondence and other legal documents in federal and state courts and administrative forums.
• Prepare and file EEOC charges position statements responses and other submissions before the EEOC DOL and related agencies.
• Support attorney(s) with all phases of discovery including drafting interrogatories and document requests collecting and reviewing documents and preparing draft discovery responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation witness preparation expert discovery and the organization of exhibits and supporting materials.
• Support motion practice including preparing materials for dispositive motions such as summary judgement motions compiling exhibits and proofreading filings for accuracy and rule compliance.
• Conduct legal research on employment law issues including federal and state law developments agency procedures and case law.
• Organize trial arbitration mediation and hearing logistics including preparing witness and trial notebooks coordinating schedules and assisting with hearing or trial preparation.
• Maintain professional communication with clients opposing counsel and relevant third parties.
• Perform accurate data entry and case updates in Filevine.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in employment law and labor litigation.
• Experience handling cases in New Jersey is required; experience with matters in New York and Pennsylvania is preferred.
• Familiarity with the EEOC DOL federal and state court and administrative filing procedures.
• Paralegal certificate or associates degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to quickly learn new legal technology.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong time-management and follow-through skills.
• Excellent research writing and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated professionalism sound judgement and a strong commitment to client service.