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Litigation Paralegal - Morristown, NJ
Litigation Paralegal
Location: Morristown, NJ
The Morristown, NJ office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation Department. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Job Requirements
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.
We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Litigation Paralegal
Location: Morristown, NJ
The Morristown, NJ office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation Department. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in litigation and specifically, navigating the NJ courts, strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of filing legal documents, including through PACER/ECF.
- Experience conducting legal research and drafting documents.
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product.
- Flexibility in handling work assignments and willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Trial experience is a plus.
- Mass tort/MDL experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 23 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.
We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
