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Litigation Paralegal – Hackensack, NJ

RIM Recruitment Professionals in Legal & Compliance
  • Post Date: January 27, 2026
  • Apply Before : April 27, 2026
  • Salary: $76,500.00 - $179,000.00 / Annual

Job Description

Why This Role Stands Out

Join a well-established litigation team where your experience truly matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Litigation Paralegal who enjoys being deeply involved in cases, working closely with attorneys, and handling sophisticated discovery and trial preparation work. You’ll have exposure to complex litigation matters and the chance to make a real impact from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

  • Support attorneys across all phases of litigation matters

  • Draft, file, and manage pleadings, motions, and court filings (CM/ECF and New Jersey e-filing)

  • Organize and maintain court materials, case files, and litigation documents

  • Manage dockets, deadlines, and matter calendars to keep cases on track

  • Assist with deposition preparation, including deposition digests and coordination

  • Support hearings, motions, and trial preparation

  • Handle paper and electronic discovery, including identifying and managing ESI

  • Draft and issue legal hold notices

  • Coordinate with clients to identify, preserve, and collect relevant ESI and documents

  • Assist with processing, reviewing, and coding discovery materials

  • Prepare correspondence, memoranda, discovery responses, and other legal communications with minimal supervision

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment

  • Strong knowledge of litigation workflows, discovery, and trial preparation

  • Experience with CM/ECF and New Jersey electronic filing systems

  • Proficiency in Relativity and Concordance (required); iManage experience is a plus

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • College degree and/or paralegal certificate required

  • A collaborative team player who can work independently when needed

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Salary range: $76,500 – $179,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Required Skills

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