Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Law Offices of Scott H. Bernstein LLC - Roseland, NJ

Full-time

Roseland, NJ

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various aspects of legal work, including document preparation, research, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, subpoenas, and writs.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files.
• Prepare and file land records with County Clerk's offices.
• Prepare and file legal documents with Courts.
• Communicate with County Clerk's offices, Courts and Sheriff's offices to confirm submittal requirements.
• Prepare correspondence to recipients of service copies of documents.
• Conduct factual research to verify addresses and ownership of properties.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Proofread legal documents for clarity, grammar, and adherence to formatting standards.

Requirements

• Strong proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with litigation processes and procedures.
• Experience in legal administrative tasks is preferred.
• Proficient in project management techniques to handle multiple cases effectively.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• 1 year of experience in Microsoft Office is required.
• 1 year of administrative experience is required.