Litigation Paralegal: Temp-to-Perm in NJ Office

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions is seeking a temp-to-perm legal assistant for a growing New Jersey law firm office in Hackensack.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and paralegals, managing calendars, filing pleadings, and organizing case files with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. The role requires 2–5 years of legal assistant experience and familiarity with NJ eCourts and PACER/ECF.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Experience with New Jersey eCourts (NJ eCourts) and PACER/ECF.
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Attorneys and Paralegals with day-to-day duties.
• Provide backup and overflow support for Paralegals.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Litigation exposure

Tools

NJ eCourts

PACER/ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions is seeking a temp-to-perm legal assistant for a growing New Jersey law firm office in Hackensack.

Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and paralegals, managing calendars, filing pleadings, and organizing case files with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. The role requires 2–5 years of legal assistant experience and familiarity with NJ eCourts and PACER/ECF.