Posted August 22, 2026
Litigation Paralegal
The Rockridge Group
Parsippany, NJ, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
HQ Location: Parsippany, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (Minimum 4 years)
About Firm X:
Firm X is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services including dispute resolution and commercial litigation. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, our firm has built a reputation for successfully representing clients in a variety of complex commercial legal disputes. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where attorneys can thrive and grow in their careers. Firm X is designed to provide affordable, high-quality legal services by providing a virtual law department to early stage and mid-market companies that do not have their own inhouse legal team.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience assisting attorneys with corporate and business litigation, with a strong preference to work collaboratively as a “business partner” and not just an admin. As a Litigation Paralegal at Firm X, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on our clients’ legal needs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.
- Must have experience filing within electronic court systems
- Must understand basic litigation lingo and importance of keeping organized and proper files:
- Paralegal should have experience drafting notices & subpoenas, drafting responses to discovery
- Accurate review of all notices received/motions that come in, accurate follow-up on all tasks
- Management of trial calendars, helping to keep attorneys on deadline
- Accurate and thorough document management and retention
- Efficient prioritization of tasks when working with multiple attorneys and administrative support personnel
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, or related field
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program – preferred but not required
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Minimum of 4 years of Paralegal experience at a reputable law firm.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proven track record of success in supporting complex litigation cases.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan (401(k)).
- Leading technology used to manage clients, cases and overall practice.
- Professional and business development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
