Friedman Williams
Litigation Paralegal Manager Ridgefield Park NJ
Job ID: 19832
Now Hiring: Managing Litigation Paralegal – Join a Top-Tier National Plaintiff’s Litigation Firm!
Our client, a prestigious and rapidly growing National Plaintiff’s Litigation Firm in Northern New Jersey, is seeking a Managing Litigation Paralegal to lead their litigation support team. This is a unique opportunity to join a firm where legal excellence meets innovation, offering an environment that values expertise, agility, and a commitment to groundbreaking results.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
✔ Lead and mentor a talented team of litigation paralegals
✔ Work alongside top-tier litigation attorneys in high-profile cases
✔ Engage in complex, cutting-edge legal work
✔ Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the litigation paralegal team, ensuring efficient workflow and work allocation
- Collaborate with attorneys to address staffing needs and prioritize casework
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to litigation paralegals
- Review, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including memoranda and briefs
- Handle electronic court filings, utilizing platforms like PACER, NetDocs, and ECFx
- Support pretrial and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, creating trial binders, and managing case deadlines
- Draft legal documents such as subpoenas, complaints, and notices of appearance
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience: 8-10 years of litigation experience, ideally in mass tort, class action, or complex litigation
✅ Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-certified program a plus
✅ Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools like Westlaw or Lexis
✅ E-Filing Expertise: Strong experience with federal PACER/ECF system
✅ Leadership Ability: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Bonus Points If You Have:
✨ Courtroom/trial experience
✨ Familiarity with document management systems like Relativity
If you’re ready to bring your leadership and litigation expertise to a top-tier firm, we want to hear from you!
Please send your resume directly to Craig Goldberg at cgoldberg@friedmanwilliams.com