Legal Admin/Paralegal

Atrium Staffing LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Parking in building

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC is assisting a nationally recognized law school in Newark, NJ, to hire a Legal Admin/Paralegal. The role supports immigration-related legal services, coordinating between volunteer attorneys, detained clients, and the team to ensure timely communication and effective case management.

The position runs October 26 through December 23 with a Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. Prior paralegal or legal support experience is required and a Bachelor’s degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal support experience required.
• Experience managing a high volume of correspondence and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a legal services, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for volunteer attorneys.
• Place and field calls to courts; manage incoming requests, correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Connect attorneys with the Director as needed.
• Complete intake processes for individuals in detention centers.
• Respond to habeas petitions and other legal aid requests from attorneys.
• Draft motions and track outcomes and follow-up needs for referred individuals and volunteer attorneys.
• Organize and maintain templates within the shared resource library.
• Document attorney and case-related interactions while maintaining accurate records.
• Support general administrative functions for immigration legal services programs.
• Assist with compliance and reporting requirements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

High-volume correspondence

Nonprofit environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a nationally recognized law school in Newark, New Jersey, known for strong academic programs, a commitment to public service, and a focus on preparing practice-ready legal professionals. The school offers a collaborative learning environment and a diverse community dedicated to excellence in legal education. Our client is currently looking to add a Legal Admin/Paralegal to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$24/hr - $26/hr

Position Overview:

This Legal Admin/Paralegal role serves as a key liaison between volunteer attorneys, detained individuals, and the immigration legal services team, helping to ensure timely communication, effective case coordination, and access to legal support. The Legal Admin/Paralegal position combines paralegal and program administration responsibilities, supporting client intake, attorney engagement, case tracking, and resource management while contributing to the efficient operation of immigration representation programs.

This position is scheduled from October 26 through December 23. While an extension may be possible, it is not guaranteed. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities of the Legal Admin/Paralegal:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer attorneys.
• Place and field calls to courts, manage incoming requests, correspondence, emails, and phone calls.
• Connect attorneys with the Director as needed.
• Complete intake processes for individuals in detention centers.
• Respond to requests for habeas petitions and other legal assistance from attorneys.
• Draft motions and track outcomes and follow-up needs for referred individuals and volunteer attorneys.
• Organize and maintain templates within the shared resource library.
• Document attorney and case-related interactions while maintaining accurate records.
• Support general administrative functions for immigration legal services programs.
• Assist with compliance and reporting requirements.

Required Experience/Skills for the Legal Admin/Paralegal:

• Prior experience as a Paralegal or in a legal support role is required.
• Experience managing a high volume of correspondence and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a legal services, nonprofit, or similarly mission-driven environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Legal Admin/Paralegal:

• Experience in immigration law is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with detention and removal proceedings.
• Knowledge of habeas practice.
• Experience working with pro bono volunteer attorney networks is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training is required.

Benefits:

• Friendly, collaborative team environment.
• Parking available within the building.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).