Legal Jobs in Bergen County, NJ

VOYlegal is partnering with a respected boutique law firm in Bergen County seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its growing team.

The firm represents companies and individuals in a broad range of business and commercial disputes, including fiduciary matters, real estate litigation, probate disputes, and other complex matters The practice is sophisticated, hands-on, and deeply rooted in the local business community.

This opportunity offers:

• The ability to join an established and well-regarded litigation platform
• A collaborative group of experienced attorneys
• Meaningful involvement in firm growth and direction
• Support for servicing and expanding your own client relationships

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial litigation experience and a modest portable book of business. Equally important is an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to be part of something more personal and growth-oriented than a large institutional platform. This role is well-suited for a partner who wants something different — a firm where culture, autonomy, and long-term vision matter as much as the work itself.

Qualified candidates submit resume for consideration.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal supports litigation attorneys and the paralegal team, with a primary focus on discovery and trial preparation. This role also provides administrative support across a variety of litigation-related tasks. The candidate must be flexible and available to work overtime as business needs require. This is a hybrid position and may occasionally require travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of legal filings, briefing, and cite-checking/Bluebooking standards; applies best practices to ensure accuracy and consistency in formal papers and legal memoranda
• Responsible for federal court e-filing and related procedural requirements
• Conducts factual research and development using electronic research tools; coordinates with external vendors as needed
• Supports trial preparation efforts, including creation of trial notebooks, organization of exhibits, coordination of witness schedules, and maintenance of trial calendars and deadlines
• Works with external platforms to download, organize, and store data using established file-naming conventions
• Proofreads briefs and other legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance
• Drafts routine correspondence and memoranda
• Maintains and updates document databases and case files
• Assists with project-based assignments and performs additional duties as required

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with a professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and change effectively

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• 8–10 years of experience supporting complex litigation matters; law firm experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with e-filing systems and litigation support tools such as Relativity, Lexis, and Westlaw
• Exceptional computer and internet research skills, with the ability to quickly learn new software applications