Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager

Florham Park, NJ

Scheduled Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (in the office)

Summary

The Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager will be groomed to oversee and manage a portfolio of approximately 200 active cases, consisting of civil litigations, bankruptcy actions and estate proceedings, for a global financial services firm client.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of cases, under the direction of a Partner.
• Supervise 25+ local counsel firms across the country, and a part-time law clerk.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions and settlement agreements.
• Negotiate settlements and make settlement recommendations to client.
• Assist in the development of case strategies.
• Serve as primary communicator with client.
• Monthly reporting to client on status of matters. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Legal background with a detailed understanding of the litigation process; Paralegal certificate or law degree preferred; Previous case manager experience a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on many cases simultaneously.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Effective communication and ability to interact professionally with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and exceptional work ethic.
• Proficient in Word and Excel, and conducting background/asset searches.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.

The projected salary would be $75,000.00-$115,000.00, plus overtime, bonus and comprehensive benefits.