Legal Staff Paralegal in Princeton, NJ

Law Firm

Princeton, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Princeton, NJ

Legal Staff

2-5 yrs required

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Job Title: Paralegal Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in the delivery of legal services under their supervision.
- Gather relevant information related to cases.
- Prepare legal documents with precision and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinate communications with clients and other parties.
- Research legal matters and prepare summaries for attorneys.
- Provide detailed administrative support, including document preparation, data entry, and maintaining organized case files.
- Coordinate schedules, appointments, and communications.
- Organize and maintain both physical and electronic client files.
- Summarize depositions, trial transcripts, and exhibits.
- Assist with document preparation for business transactions.
- Assist in billing and tracking expenses related to legal matters.
- Manage high volumes of tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Work independently with strong time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments.
- Use legal software and databases to assist lawyers and clients.
- Assist with trial preparation, including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Education and Experience Information:
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- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Possess professional conduct and demeanor.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while being deadline-driven.
- Receptive to constructive feedback.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.

Additional Information:
The law firm is a business and banking boutique law firm that offers a challenging and encouraging work environment. It operates with an open-door policy designed to facilitate collaboration and mutual respect among clients and staff. The work environment is described as collegial and flexible, fostering growth and success for its clients and attorneys.