Wilentz is seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal/Legal Secretary with 1-2 years of experience in Mass Tort, Class Action, and/or complex plaintiff's personal injury litigation to join our Woodbridge office.
Responsibilities
- Intake and management of new matters
- Obtain, organize, and review medical records and other case-related documents
- Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and discovery in New Jersey state and federal courts
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and data management systems
- Communicate regularly with clients, requiring a professional telephone manner and strong client service orientation
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of relevant litigation experience
- Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) preferred
- Prior law experience required
- Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to think critically
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent typing and document preparation skills
- Working knowledge of eCourts and PACER/ECF electronic filing systems preferred
- Experience with case management and document management software is a plus; training will be provided
This is position is on site, full time.
The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and thrives in a busy litigation environment while working on a wide variety of complex cases.
*Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
No Agencies, please
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- paralegal or legal secretary: 2 years (Preferred)
- Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (Required)
Work Location: In person
