Junior Paralegal - Fast-Paced In-Office Casework

RecruitHook; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitHook in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Jr. Paralegal to support a small team of attorneys in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

You will manage attorney calendars and court deadlines, format legal documents, and handle client intake with professionalism and discretion.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of internship paralegal experience in a small firm, strong writing and proofreading skills, and familiarity with NJ courts and eCourts.

Qualifications

• Two years of internship paralegal experience, ideally in a small firm.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills are important.
• Comfort with case management software and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures and e-filing (eCourts) is a plus.
• Organized, discreet with sensitive information, able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and court deadlines.
• Format legal documents.
• Handle client intake and communications with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Calendar management

Court deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Case management software

Written communication

Proofreading

Discretion

NJ court procedures

Education

Paralegal internship experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

eCourts

Job description

RecruitHook in Hackensack, NJ, seeks a Jr. Paralegal to support a small team of attorneys in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

You will manage attorney calendars and court deadlines, format legal documents, and handle client intake with professionalism and discretion.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of internship paralegal experience in a small firm, strong writing and proofreading skills, and familiarity with NJ courts and eCourts.