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McCarter & English LLP currently seeks an experienced paralegal to support its firm-wide Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Practice from the firm's Newark, NJ office. If you have the appropriate experience, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Job Responsibility
Provide support to commercial litigation and bankruptcy attorneys
Conform legal documents to meet the various court specifications
Assist with commercial loan closings and other related transactional documentation
File (electronically or otherwise) UCC financing statements and real estate documents
File documents via PACER and State Court e-filing systems and paper filings
Maintain pleading, discovery, and closing files in all assigned matters
Prepare binders, trial notebooks, exhibits, etc. for hearings and trials
Prepare documents for service of process as required
Compile and prepare reports and presentations
Document review projects as assigned
Requirements
At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal
Commercial litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or real estate or banking experience optimal
New Jersey notary license is a plus
Comprehensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Good knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
What we offer
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage
high-deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Dental and vision coverage
supplemental health plans (accident, cancer, and critical illness)
flexible spending accounts
optional life and AD&D insurance
supplemental STD coverage
401(k) plan offering pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
paid holidays
leaves of absence
parental leave
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program