Corporate Paralegal

Description

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support an in-house legal department in Paulsboro, New Jersey. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with litigation support and eDiscovery experience to work closely with Managing Counsel on a wide range of legal, compliance, records management, and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing abilities, experience managing electronically stored information (ESI), and a proactive approach to supporting litigation and corporate legal operations.

Location: Paulsboro, NJ (On-Site)

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday | 30 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Rate: $35-$40 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and other written materials.

• Support litigation matters by drafting legal briefs, motions, exhibits, reports, and case-related documentation.

• Manage discovery processes and organize evidence in both electronic and hard-copy formats.

• Assist with eDiscovery initiatives, including collection, processing, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI).

• Maintain proficiency with legal technology, eDiscovery platforms, and matter management systems.

• Administer legal hold processes, including drafting and distributing legal hold notices.

• Assist with data analytics and emerging AI tools utilized in eDiscovery and legal workflows.

• Prepare initial drafts of agreements, forms, and legal documents for attorney review.

• Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Review legal invoices for compliance with established billing guidelines.

• Assist with records retention initiatives and document productions.

• Track court deadlines, filings, and key litigation dates.

• Coordinate meetings, maintain legal files, and handle routine correspondence.

• Provide administrative and project support to Managing Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and General Counsel.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

• Litigation support experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal and business teams.

• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary to meet business demands.

Technology & Systems Experience

Preferred experience with:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Relativity or similar eDiscovery platforms

• Legal Tracker

• Exterro Legal Hold

• Ariba or similar contract management software

• Matter management and document management systems

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