Legal Staff Paralegal in Jersey City, NJ

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Law Firm

Jersey City, NJ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Jersey City, NJ

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties.
- Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
- Assist attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval using tools like Clio.
- Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties, including experts and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange.
- Track case progress, deadlines, and client information efficiently.
- Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, and discovery documents under the supervision of attorneys.
- Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed.
- Assist with mediation or trial preparation as required.
- Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio is a plus.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in bodily injury, general liability, construction defect, or other civil defense litigation practice areas; previous insurance defense litigation experience is a significant advantage.
- Previous experience should include calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence.
- Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software; Microsoft products are preferred.
- Associate degree or Bachelor degree is a plus, but not required.

Salary Information:
- Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience.
- Annual performance reviews with potential for a sizeable increase in salary.
- Extensive perks including competitive salaries, quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours, paid time off, top-notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access, paid parking or commuter benefits, and a robust 401k plan.

Additional Benefits:
- Hybrid or remote work environment.
- Flexible work hours.
- Medical Insurance provided by United Healthcare with multiple plans to choose from, partially paid for by the law firm for the employee; all outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays.
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance, Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
- 401k after one calendar year of employment.
- Paid time off (PTO) to support overall well-being.
- Collegial work environment.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 150 attorneys nationwide. The firm has earned a strong and positive reputation for its tenacious defense and protection of clients' best interests, obtaining optimal results. Long-standing relationships with clients are grounded in mutual trust and an understanding of each client’s needs and goals.

Vision:
The vision at the law firm is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services, with an innovative approach to client service setting new standards in the legal industry. With a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and excellence, the firm aspires to be the first choice for clients seeking unparalleled solutions and results.

Mission Statement:
The mission at the law firm is to exceed client expectations with efficient, strategic, and collaborative service. The firm is dedicated to long-term success for clients, attorneys, and staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Company Values:
1. Excellence: Committed to the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and innovation in delivering legal services.
2. Integrity: Conducting with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior, upholding the highest standards of integrity.
3. Collaboration: Fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and support among attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional results.
4. Care: Fostering a culture of care for employees through well-being, professional growth, work-life balance, diversity, and community engagement.

Why Join the Law Firm?
- Diverse and Inclusive Ownership & Administrative Leadership, with many team members from historically underrepresented groups.
- Career Advancement Prospects with opportunities for swift career progression, hands-on litigation learning, and mentoring.
- Flexible Work-Life Integration with a flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities.
- Extensive Perks including competitive salaries, bonuses, paid time off, medical insurance, and a robust 401k plan.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected class. The firm is not currently accepting resumes or inquiries from outside recruiters or agencies.

Jun 06, 2025
May 29, 2025
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