Hybrid Paralegal: Workers' Comp Defense

Lois Law Firm; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

One-to-one attorney-to-paralegal ratio

Paralegal Coordinator access

Group workshops and feedback

Life insurance & long-term disability

401(k) with safe harbor

Job summary

Lois Law Firm in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated paralegal to join our growing litigation team. You will work directly with an attorney to help defend workers’ compensation cases in New York and New Jersey while building your paralegal skills.

We offer a 90-day hands-on training program to learn our systems and casework approach so you can hit the ground running. There’s strong team support, independent workdays, and reimbursement for a notary license as part of our comprehensive

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved organization or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience as a paralegal or in the legal field is appreciated but not required.
• Familiarity with legal research.
• Deadline‑and detail‑oriented.
• Candidates must secure a notary license (Lois LLC will reimburse costs).
• Role is exclusively in Paramus, New Jersey office.

Responsibilities

• Paralegal to support the New York or New Jersey workers’ compensation defense practice.
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents.
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Record and store client information.

Skills

Paralegal

Legal research

Notary license

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lois Law Firm in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated paralegal to join our growing litigation team. You will work directly with an attorney to help defend workers’ compensation cases in New York and New Jersey while building your paralegal skills.

We offer a 90-day hands-on training program to learn our systems and casework approach so you can hit the ground running. There’s strong team support, independent workdays, and reimbursement for a notary license as part of our comprehensive