Legal Staff Paralegal in Iselin, NJ

Law Firm

Iselin, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Iselin, NJ

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Title:

Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

The Paralegal position involves managing all administrative tasks related to legal cases. Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing and formatting memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Independently drafting standard routine pleadings, correspondence, and other documents.
- Reading and electronically organizing emails.
- Filing pleadings electronically with courts and managing mail service of documents and correspondence.
- Updating status and steps in law firm and/or client systems.
- Requesting fee approvals in client systems and billing time entries in the law firm system.
- Maintaining superior public relations with business associates and clients.
- Scheduling appointments, meetings, depositions, and other meetings for attorneys.
- Collaborating closely with other staff members in a team-oriented manner.
- Working with paralegals and lawyers to maintain structured and comprehensive file indexes and case files.
- Proofreading legal documents as required and attaching exhibits properly.
- Providing support to the Legal Team in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
- Providing service and client status updates, following up on outstanding documents or services, and coordinating with title contacts to complete tasks.
- Assisting with portfolio/inventory management.
- Managing and organizing production of documents and identifying privileged documents.
- Generating reports and following up on outstanding tasks.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education and Experience Information:

- Minimum requirement of a High School diploma or equivalent; secondary education or some college is a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience or general knowledge of litigation/foreclosure proceedings.
- Being a Certified Paralegal is a plus.
- Knowledge of Real Estate and/or Creditors’ Rights is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
- Provide legal support to attorneys and the team.
- Manage a portfolio of files for clients.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with clerks, judges, and defense attorneys.
- Must provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
- Must be a self-starter with good time-management abilities.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and look for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
- Ability to read and write for proofreading and editing purposes.
- High-level proficiency in the MS Office suite.
- Proficiency in internet research activities.
- Familiarity with case and document management software.
- Good understanding of the policies and procedures of law.
- Ability to transcribe correspondence and reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to operate a computer, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this role include frequently sitting, talking, or hearing. Occasionally, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment is characterized by normal office working conditions with a noise level ranging from quiet to moderate.

Salary Information:

The position offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a salary that ranges from $45,000 to $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the law firm. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration, and all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.