Legal Assistant: Growth‑Oriented Paralegal Support

Edwards Estate & Elder Law; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Edwards Estate & Elder Law in Watchung, NJ is seeking a legal support professional to grow within the firm. The position is hourly paid and reports to the Senior Paralegal. Typical hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with comprehensive benefits available upon eligibility.

You will assist in drafting legal documents, manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, conduct basic legal research, and maintain client files. Experience with Clio CRM and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in document prep and proofreading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, document management systems and e-filing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Notary and signing support as needed for client matters.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with high precision in filing.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Present during team meetings and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading and editing legal documents, pleadings and motions.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings and coordinate discovery.
• Act as liaison between attorneys, clients and court staff.
• Answer phones, handle billing/time entry and office correspondence.
• Conduct basic legal research to assist case preparation.
• Lead legal team meetings with agendas and bi-weekly reports.
• Assist legal team with case-related tasks and obtain records from providers.
• Assist with time tracking, invoices and resolving billing issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Notary

Organization and Detail

Confidentiality

Presentation Skills

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Equivalent administrative experience

Tools

Clio CRM

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

e-filing procedures

Job description

Edwards Estate & Elder Law in Watchung, NJ is seeking a legal support professional to grow within the firm. The position is hourly paid and reports to the Senior Paralegal. Typical hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with comprehensive benefits available upon eligibility.

You will assist in drafting legal documents, manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, conduct basic legal research, and maintain client files. Experience with Clio CRM and MS Office is a plus.