Paralegal

The Hartford

. Provide support for 9 Tort Attorneys in New Jersey Staff Legal offices .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,200 - $94,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting legal documents, managing discovery processes, and supporting attorneys in a high-volume insurance defense environment. Proficient in New Jersey court systems and case management software, with strong organizational and communication skills.

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Drafting Legal DocumentsDiscovery PreparationNew Jersey Court SystemsCase Management SoftwareDocument Production

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsMotion PreparationDocument OrganizationTrial PreparationData Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMulti-taskingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCase Management SoftwareElectronic Document Manipulation

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certification

Industry Keywords

Insurance DefenseLitigation EnvironmentHigh-volume Document ProductionDiscovery VerificationClient Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for 9 Tort Attorneys in New Jersey Staff Legal offices
Work in a high-volume, paperless insurance defense environment
Draft discovery responses, pleadings, motions, affidavits, correspondence, reports, briefs, memorandums, summaries, and supporting documentation
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefs, motions, pleadings, discovery, and other documents using appropriate software
Create and edit court documents consistent with New Jersey court requirements
Support attorneys on cases and serve as liaison with clients, claims, local courts, and counsel
Maintain a minimum billing requirement of 1100 hours per year
Draft pleadings, motions, responses to discovery requests, and targeted discovery activities
Support PIP staff with typing and document filing as needed
Follow up with clients to obtain information and discovery verification signatures
Communicate with claim partners to obtain information needed to respond to discovery
Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel via phone and email
Draft background facts and applicable law supporting discovery motions
Compile and organize exhibits and relevant documents for motions and trial
Produce large volumes of documents to opposing counsel and experts via links, CDs, and zip drives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal within a paperless insurance defense law office or corporate department
Paralegal Certification is beneficial but not required
Minimum of 1 year of trial preparation experience is preferred but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated success organizing large volumes of documents and information during discovery, motion preparation, and trial preparation
Experience in a high-volume litigation environment
Experience in document production, discovery preparation, Outlook calendar maintenance, and data maintenance for clients
Strong working knowledge of New Jersey court systems
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with case management software
Strong familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Ability to meet productivity targets in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent organizational skills, especially regarding prioritizing work activities for multiple attorneys
Ability to manipulate electronic documents such as TIF, PDF, and JPG formats
For the 100% remote position, high-speed broadband cable internet with minimum upload/download speeds of 3Mbps/30Mbps
Internet provider-supplied device must be hardwired to the Hartford-issued router and/or computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks & Benefits (details not specified)