Dean of Law jobs in Newark, NJ

Seeking Paralegal or Law Clerk for Fast Paced Law firm in Jersey City,

Busy General Civil Practice Firm Seeking Diligent Paralegal or Law Clerk.

Candidates should have at least two (2) years of work experience as a paralegal or law clerk in some capacity.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing, & formatting motions, pleadings, discovery documents.
• Ensuring the effective & timely delivery of outgoing mail, messenger deliveries, overnight deliveries, & facsimiles.
• Fielding calls clients & other outside parties in a courteous & effective manner.
• Reviewing reports, medical records, bank statements, etc.
• Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.
• Dealing with clients, court staff, and third parties in respectful manner

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree - Paralegal; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Law School or Paralegal Degree Candidates Preferred
• Experience with New Jersey & New York law, specifically NJ Court Rules and NY CPLR.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, native or native-level fluency in English is required, however bilingual candidates with Spanish speaking ability are encouraged to apply.
• Highly organized, self motivated & capable of working independently.
• Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Lexis, etc.
• Capably operate computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, typewriter, & telephone.
• Work under deadline pressure.

Work Environment

Professional law office environment. Moderate noise level within the work environment.
Applicant is required to sit, talk, hear, & see. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
or crouch If you possess the requisite qualifications & are seeking work in a growing firm,
submit your resume in confidence.

Schedule
Monday - Friday from 10AM - 6pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07302