Litigation Paralegal / Asbestos

Our law firm client is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters.  The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation.   They approach litigation as a unified team, integrating their efforts with those of their clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Their goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. Our client has an immediate opening for a paralegal in their New Jersey office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the client paralegals handling asbestos clients, national counsel and carriers for asbestos client(s)
• Provide assistance to the client paralegals by maintaining client contact information and product information for asbestos client(s)
• Cooperate with assigned partner, docket attorney and client attorney for asbestos client(s)
• Track and maintain trial dates
• Maintain and update reminders for project deadlines for asbestos client(s)
• Intake and complete New Complaint Intake Sheet of new complaints/petitions for asbestos client(s)
• Coordinate with client paralegal on witness disclosures, responsive pleadings and pre-trial deadlines for asbestos clients(s)
• Monitor scheduled depositions for asbestos client(s)
• Update case management program with deposition information and product identification information
• Prepare and update Trial Exhibit Lists including letters adopting master lists
• Prepare and file Discovery responses
• Adhere to asbestos client(s) reporting requirements
• Pre-trial preparations
• Prepare for and attend bi-monthly watch list meetings 

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year litigation experience (NYCAL asbestos litigation experience is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner
• Capable of independent work
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to professionally communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Act with a sense of urgency when needed
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook