Paralegal - Litigation / Casualty Defense

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Roseland, NJ office with Litigation / Casualty experience. Litigation includes matters involving premises liability, product liability, amusements, sports and recreation, construction accidents, automobile, condominium/community association law and dram shop/liquor liability.

Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?

• Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload?
• If you?re interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

• A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus Program
• Free parking
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Job duties may include:

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
• Create medical record and other factual chronologies and summaries
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
• Manage files and documents
• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
• Prepare for trial including preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
• Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles.
• Perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
• Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation/Casualty experience.
• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate?s degree.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Marshall Dennehey is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability