Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant | Friedman Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Friedman Williams, located in Florham Park, NJ. Friedman Williams is a legal firm that provides defense services, particularly in areas like medical malpractice. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient operation of litigation support, enabling attorneys to focus on legal strategy while maintaining adherence to critical deadlines and organized case management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Florham Park, NJ
• Mission: This person supports legal teams by ensuring efficient litigation support, managing critical deadlines, and maintaining organized legal operations.
• Tech Stack: iManage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Management: Prepare, proofread, revise, and file legal documents for attorneys.
• Trial Support: Provide comprehensive assistance for trial preparation, contributing to case readiness.
• Deadline Management: Accurately calendar all court deadlines and ensure timely adherence.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Arrange travel, manage appointments, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized physical and electronic files and records for ongoing cases.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Proven ability in litigation support, specifically within the defense of medical malpractice.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of litigation experience and extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple caseloads and deadlines, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with the iManage document filing system.
• Bonus: Prior experience with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania, and Federal courts is beneficial.