Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

Roy H Binder & Associates - Wayne, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Wayne, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Roy H. Binder & Associates is a small law firm located in Wayne, NJ, known for its low turnover and supportive office structure. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting our attorneys with a variety of legal tasks, including document management, research, and client communication. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced legal environment, develop your skills, and contribute to the overall success of our law office. As a Paralegal Assistant, you will provide essential administrative support to our attorneys. This includes answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing various office tasks. You will assist with document preparation, which involves drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and ensuring that all documents are accurate and complete. Additionally, you will support our attorneys in drafting pleadings and other related documents, as well as preparing legal documents and communicating with clients. A key responsibility will be managing and maintaining our document management systems to ensure that all legal documents are up-to-date and easily accessible. We are looking for candidates with at least 2 years of experience working in a law office or a similar legal environment. Familiarity with document management systems and a strong understanding of legal document preparation are essential. Proven experience in various legal fields, including insurance claims, is highly desirable. Strong research and organizational skills, along with excellent communication skills, are critical for success in this role. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, along with a strong attention to detail and effective task prioritization, will be key attributes of the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing office tasks.
• Assist with document preparation, including drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and ensuring all documents are accurate and complete.
• Support attorneys with drafting pleadings and other related documents.
• Assist with preparing legal documents and communicating with clients.
• Manage and maintain document management systems to ensure all legal documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a law office or similar legal environment.
• Experience with document management systems and a strong understanding of legal document preparation.
• Proven experience with various legal fields, including insurance claims.
• Strong research and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including phone etiquette and the ability to effectively communicate with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with law office operations and procedures.
• Experience with legal document preparation.
• Proficiency in document management systems.
• Strong phone etiquette and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Thorough experience with NJ Ecourts filing system and requirements.
• Ability to work with court personnel.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off