Paralegal

J & J Staffing Resources; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible Spending Account

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Paid Sick Time

Wellness Programs

Free parking

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking an experienced Paralegal in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This full-time position requires a minimum of 3 years of Family law experience. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, preparing client files, and assisting attorneys with trial preparations. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining confidentiality. This role offers a salary range of $55K-$65K annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Family law experience as a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal.
• Thorough understanding of New Jersey Family Law.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research for cases.
• Preparing and reviewing client files prior to legal proceedings.
• Assisting Attorney with organizing trial materials.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Lexis Research

Adobe

Job description

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Our client in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking a Paralegal for their office. This is a DIRECT HIRE position, offering $55K-$65K per year, based on experience. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting legal research
• Preparing and reviewing client files prior to attorney court appearance, hearing, trial, and/or mediation
• Preparing pleadings, motions, and correspondence to include interrogatories, subpoenas, and affidavits
• Assisting Attorney with organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, client meetings, filing motions, and coordinating witnesses to ensure readiness for trial
• Interviewing clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases
• Monitoring and tracking court deadlines and filings
• Providing administrative support, as needed, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining attorney calendars
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of Family law experience as a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal
• Thorough understanding of New Jersey Family Law; experience with Pennsylvania Family Law is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written communications and materials
• Must be highly organized, task-oriented, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be skilled in Outlook, Word, Excel, Lexis Research, and Adobe
• Familiarity with NetDocs is a plus
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Paid Time-Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Wellness Programs
• Free parking

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services