Legal Jobs in New Jersey

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Paralegal

Princeton, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Our Global Law Firm client is seeking a full-time, Trust and Estate Paralegal! This role sits in their Princeton, NJ office and is hybrid, 3 days in, 2 days working from home. Keep reading for the details! Trust and Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, beneficiaries, executors, and trustees, fostering attentive and responsive communication throughout each matter.• Assist attorneys in preparing and revising estate administration and estate planning documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness before filing or execution.• Collect, review, and maintain financial materials such as tax returns, trust records, deeds, account statements, and related supporting documentation.• Support the valuation of estate holdings by organizing asset information and coordinating with relevant financial professionals when needed.• Prepare administration packets and related documents for fiduciaries, including materials required for estate and trust management.• Manage required notices, publication steps, and other procedural filings associated with probate and estate administration matters.• Draft and assemble post-death estate planning materials, including disclaimer documentation and other transfer-related paperwork.• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for estate, inheritance, gift, and fiduciary tax filings, audits, accountings, distributions, and asset transfers.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Bernardsville, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a legal team, supporting attorneys in several practice areas. This position is well suited to someone who can keep matters organized, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the steady progress of cases and client work. The role offers the opportunity to handle a broad mix of legal and administrative duties while working closely with attorneys and clients in a law firm environment. Responsibilities: • Draft, revise, and proofread a wide range of legal documents for matters involving family law, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. • Maintain accurate case records, organize supporting materials, and ensure files remain current and easy to retrieve. • Perform legal and factual research to assist attorneys with case strategy, filings, and client matters. • Prepare discovery materials, coordinate document collection, and support attorneys through trial and hearing preparation. • Track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones to help keep matters moving on schedule. • Communicate with clients, courts, and outside parties clearly and effectively to gather information and provide updates. • Submit filings with the appropriate courts and agencies while confirming compliance with procedural requirements. • Provide day-to-day administrative assistance, including managing correspondence, dictation, and general law office support.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Hackensack, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a family law practice in Hackensack, New Jersey, where accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills are essential. This position supports attorneys handling matrimonial and divorce matters by keeping case activity organized, coordinating key dates, and preparing legal documentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving office environment and can manage sensitive client information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, court dates, and other time-sensitive commitments to keep matters progressing efficiently. • Draft letters, notices, and legal documents, including transcription of dictated content with a high degree of accuracy. • Submit filings to the court and maintain complete, up-to-date case information across all matters. • Monitor important timelines and upcoming deadlines, helping attorneys stay on track with active cases. • Maintain organized paper and digital case files so records remain accessible, accurate, and easy to review. • Reconcile electronic documentation with physical files to ensure consistency across recordkeeping systems. • Assist with efforts to expand electronic file management as the practice moves away from paper-heavy workflows. • Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law and matrimonial cases.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Princeton, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
Our client a boutique transactional law firm is currently seeking Associate Attorney to join a growing litigation team serving clients in Bucks County, PA and Princeton, New Jersey. This position is suited for a lawyer who brings solid commercial litigation experience and is ready to take ownership of substantive matters while working closely with clients and senior counsel. The role offers exposure to complex disputes involving banking, finance, and business-related issues within a collaborative legal environment. Interested candidates should reach out to Kevin Ross at Robert Half in Philadelphia for immediate consideration. Responsibilities:• Lead commercial dispute matters through each stage of the case lifecycle, from early assessment and filings to resolution or trial preparation.• Advocate for banks, lenders, companies, and other organizational clients in contested business and financial services matters.• Prepare and refine a broad range of litigation documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery materials, and settlement documentation.• Analyze statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedent to shape case strategy and support legal arguments.• Oversee discovery efforts by coordinating document review, managing productions, preparing for depositions, and addressing discovery conflicts.• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings to advance client interests and support case outcomes.• Partner with clients and firm leadership to evaluate exposure, identify practical options, and recommend effective litigation approaches.• Balance multiple active cases and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and a high standard of legal work.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

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