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Paralegal (Defense Litigation)

Looking for a: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Practice Area: Casino, Labor & Employment, Paralegal
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $55,000
Job Duration: Permanent
Job Description:

Seeking a Litigation Paralegal that can provide assistance through all phases of the litigation process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conduct legal research.
* Prepare court lists weekly.
* Review files prior to attorney court appearance.
* Complete pre-trial discovery including summarizing the following: medical records, transcripts, carrier files, wage histories, work histories, personnel records, etc.
* Correspond with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to obtain needed information.
* Correspond with medical providers and handle HIPAA authorizations.
* Draft pleadings, motions, appellate documents and file them with the court.
* Maintain pleadings and discovery.
* Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
* Document and code all time worked in time and billing system.
* Monitor and track court deadlines and filings.
* Provide administrative support, as needed, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining attorney calendars.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Paralegal Certificate, Bachelors Degree, or equivalent experience
* Prior Paralegal experience preferred.
* Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
* Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
* Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
* Professional in appearance and manner
* Must be skilled in Outlook, Word, Excel, Lexis Research and Adobe Pro
* Must be highly organized, task-oriented, and able to work independently
* Familiarity with NetDocs and Time Matters, a plus.

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Posted On: October 28, 2025 at 3:48 pm