Litigation Paralegal

Company Description Cocca & Cutinello, LLP provides litigation solutions to individual and institutional healthcare providers. The firm serves a diverse client base, ranging from large healthcare corporations to solo practitioners. Its legal and administrative team is committed to delivering highly skilled, thoroughly prepared, and dedicated representation. Candidates joining the firm can expect a focused environment that emphasizes quality work, client service, and professional integrity within the healthcare legal sector.

Role Description The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of healthcare-related litigation from case intake through resolution. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and organizing legal documents, assisting with pleadings and motions, managing case files, and coordinating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. The role involves conducting legal research, reviewing and summarizing documents, tracking deadlines, and helping maintain litigation calendars and discovery responses. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Morristown, NJ, requiring consistent collaboration with attorneys and staff in the office.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Legal Document Preparation and drafting Pleadings and Motions.
• Candidates should possess skills in Document Review, including organizing, summarizing, and managing case records.
• Candidates should possess skills in Legal Research, including using legal databases and citing authorities accurately.
• Prior experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in healthcare or civil litigation.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff on-site.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant coursework; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting is preferred, but not required.