Law Clerk / Litigation Paralegal

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Law Office of Alexander Schachtel - Jersey City, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Jersey City, NJ

About the position

The Law Office of Alexander Schachtel is seeking a diligent Paralegal or Law Clerk to join their fast-paced general civil practice firm in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves providing essential support to attorneys in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment, focusing on drafting legal documents and managing client communications.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing, and formatting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of outgoing mail, messenger deliveries, overnight deliveries, and facsimiles.
• Fielding calls from clients and other outside parties in a courteous and effective manner.
• Reviewing reports, medical records, bank statements, etc.
• Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time-sensitive atmosphere.
• Dealing with clients, court staff, and third parties in a respectful manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience as a paralegal or law clerk.
• Experience with New Jersey and New York law, specifically NJ Court Rules and NY CPLR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with native-level fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual candidates with Spanish speaking ability are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in a professional law office environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance