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12 results for Paralegal in New Jersey

Paralegal

Princeton, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 130000.00 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.
2026-07-28T14:34:12Z

Paralegal

Hamilton, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support probate and chancery-related matters for a Long-term Contract position based in Hamilton, New Jersey. This role is ideal for a legal specialist with prior law firm experience who is comfortable preparing court documents, coordinating filings, and managing deadlines in estate and probate proceedings. The position requires close interaction with court personnel, attorneys, and interested parties while maintaining organized case files and ensuring each matter moves forward efficiently. Responsibilities: • Prepare, organize, and submit formal pleadings and supporting documents for probate and surrogate court matters in accordance with court requirements. • Coordinate service of legal documents to family members, beneficiaries, and other interested parties, ensuring proper notice and accurate documentation. • Monitor court calendars, hearing schedules, and response deadlines so cases remain on track and all required actions are completed promptly. • Communicate regularly with surrogate court staff, probate judge chambers, and related court contacts to support case progress and resolve filing questions. • Assemble case materials, maintain complete legal files, and update case management systems with current status, deadlines, and correspondence. • Assist attorneys with probate litigation, discovery activities, and trial preparation by gathering records and organizing exhibits and filings. • Support estate administration workflows by tracking closed matters and preparing the necessary closing or follow-up court submissions. • Review pleadings and legal documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before filing with the court.
2026-07-02T17:30:09Z

Litigation Paralegal

Lawrenceville, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join a legal team in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, supporting plaintiff-side personal injury matters from initial intake through trial preparation. This role offers the chance to contribute in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where strong judgment, organization, and client-focused communication are essential. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience managing case activity, preparing legal documents, and keeping matters moving efficiently through each stage of the litigation process. Responsibilities: • Investigate new and active matters by gathering facts, reviewing incident details, and helping determine liability and responsible parties. • Maintain consistent communication with clients to collect updates regarding medical treatment, physical injuries, and economic damages. • Request, review, and organize medical files, invoices, and supporting records needed to document claims for compensation. • Analyze available insurance information and track potential medical or statutory liens that may affect case recovery. • Prepare persuasive demand packages, correspondence, and other legal documents with a high standard of written accuracy. • Support attorneys with settlement planning, litigation development, and trial readiness, including assembling exhibits and demonstrative materials. • Draft discovery materials, assist with pleadings and motion-related documents, and help coordinate responses throughout the case. • Perform legal and factual research, monitor critical deadlines, and keep case calendars and status updates current. • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, providers, insurers, and other involved parties while maintaining accurate entries in FileVine.
2026-07-06T14:54:01Z

Legal Assistant

Denville, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established law firm in Hackensack, NJ to identify an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide immediate support during a staffing transition. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and respected legal team while supporting attorneys in a variety of practice areas. The firm is seeking a seasoned legal professional with strong litigation experience who can quickly step in, learn new systems, and assist attorneys with day-to-day legal support. Start Date: July 31, 2026 (Immediate Need) Location: Hackensack, NJSchedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: Minimum One-Month Assignment with Potential Extension Work Environment: 100% On-Site Pay Rate: $25–$32 per hour Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and legal staff</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents</li><li>Manage case files and maintain document organization</li><li>Handle electronic court filings and related litigation support activities</li><li>Coordinate calendars, deadlines, hearings, and case management tasks</li><li>Assist with document production and discovery preparation</li><li>Support civil litigation, commercial litigation, real estate, trusts and estates, and related matters</li><li>Maintain documents within NetDocuments (NetDocs) and other firm systems</li></ul>
2026-07-25T06:03:42Z

Legal Assistant

River Edge, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
A well-established, high-performing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to join its growing litigation team. This is an opportunity for a driven attorney to manage a substantial caseload, work on meaningful cases, and advance within a fast-paced environment that rewards strong performance and results. Personal Injury Legal Assistant We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Legal Assistant with expertise in both pre-litigation and litigation. This full-time, onsite role supports our attorneys by managing case files, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient case administration. We're looking for a dependable team player with strong organizational, communication, and legal software skills who values collaboration and work-life balance. Responsibilities Scan and save incoming mail, emails, and faxes.Calendar depositions, medical exams, mediations, arbitrations, and court dates.Send client notices for depositions, medical exams, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.Coordinate court reporters, translators, and videographers for depositions.Confirm attorney appearances.Request medical records and narrative reports.Organize electronic medical records and prepare Form A response attachments.Draft and serve amendment cover letters.Schedule medical exams and send records to providers after attorney approval.Answer incoming calls and assist the paralegal.Process funding requests
2026-07-21T14:43:48Z

Legal Assistant

Chatham, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
Electronic File Clerk (Temporary Project)Location: Chatham, NJ Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour Duration: Approximately 1 Month Schedule: Monday-Friday, ideally 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility available Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented professional for a short-term Electronic File Cleanup Project with a client located in Chatham, NJ. This position requires onsite training initially, after which the selected candidate may work onsite, hybrid, or fully remote depending on project needs and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organizing information, working independently, and ensuring accuracy in document management. Responsibilities<ul><li>Organize, categorize, and maintain electronic files within the client's document management system</li><li>Upload, label, and index documents accurately</li><li>Review and enter basic document information, including: </li><li>Plaintiff vs. Defendant details</li><li>Document types</li><li>Other file-related metadata</li><li>Perform electronic file cleanup and ensure records are complete and properly stored</li><li>Maintain a high level of accuracy while meeting project deadlines</li><li>Communicate questions or discrepancies to the team as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-28T15:38:45Z

Contracts Administrator

Fort Lee, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Sales Operations Commercial Specialist to support a growing Sales Operations team. This role serves as a key liaison between Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations, helping manage commercial contract workflows and facilitate efficient deal execution. Sales Operations Commercial SpecialistLocation: Hybrid/On-site in Fort Lee, New Jersey 2-3 days a weekCompensation: $40-$50/hourType: Contract-to-Hire (3-6 Month Contract) Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, redline, and manage commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and customer contracts.</li><li>Coordinate contract approvals and collaborate with Legal on non-standard terms.</li><li>Track contracts through the sales pipeline to ensure timely execution.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Legal teams to support deal completion.</li><li>Maintain contract templates, records, and contract lifecycle management systems.</li><li>Generate reports on contract activity, renewals, and deal status.</li><li>Identify process improvements to streamline contracting and reduce turnaround times.</li></ul> This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and helping drive deals to completion in a fast-paced business environment.
2026-07-16T14:38:39Z

Legal AI Attorney / Editor

Ridgefield Park, NJ
remote
Temporary / Contract
24.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
Multilingual Legal Quality Reviewer (AI Legal Content Project) Robert Half | Contract Opportunity | Remote Robert Half is seeking native-level Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Greek, Turkish, and Thai legal professionals for an exciting AI-driven legal content project supporting LexisNexis. We are actively hiring legal reviewers who can leverage their language expertise and legal knowledge to help evaluate the accuracy and quality of AI-converted legal documents. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys, paralegals, legal researchers, law graduates, legal editors, legal translators, legal operations professionals, and other legal professionals who are native speakers of one of the target languages and possess strong legal reading comprehension skills. Project Details<ul><li>Start Date: Training begins July 13</li><li>Duration: Approximately 4–5 months</li><li>Location: Remote</li><li>Schedule: Full-time project hours anticipated (M-F business hours)</li><li>Pay: $25</li></ul> Responsibilities<ul><li>Review AI-converted legal documents in your native language</li><li>Evaluate the accuracy, quality, and legal meaning of translated or reformatted content</li><li>Compare source and output documents for consistency and completeness</li><li>Identify language, formatting, or legal-content discrepancies</li><li>Provide structured feedback and scoring based on project guidelines</li><li>Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the review process</li></ul>
2026-07-21T21:24:02Z

Legal Secretary

Oakhurst, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for a short-term, on-site assignment in Oakhurst, NJ. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting litigation matters, including New Jersey court filings, e-filing, discovery preparation, motion practice support, and document management. Location: Oakhurst, NJ (On-Site; 5 days per week) Duration: 3–4 Week Assignment Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, file, and track legal documents with New Jersey courts</li><li>Handle electronic court filings (e-filing) and ensure compliance with court deadlines and requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of motions and related court documents</li><li>Support all phases of the discovery process, including organizing responsive documents and preparing production materials</li><li>Gather, review, and maintain legal documents and case files</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, courts, and external parties regarding case-related matters</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure all filing deadlines are met</li></ul>
2026-07-28T20:13:46Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Florham Park, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
Job Description: Associate Attorney (Litigation)A well-established New Jersey litigation firm is seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Attorney to join its growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of litigation experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile matters involving defective products, negligence claims, and consumer protection. Prior product liability experience is not required; however, an interest in developing a practice in this area is preferred. Junior associates are given meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including direct client interaction and courtroom experience. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage cases from inception through resolution, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing motions.</li><li>Represent clients in court, settlement negotiations, and arbitration proceedings while providing strategic legal advice.</li><li>Conduct legal research on product liability laws, regulations, and case precedent to develop effective legal strategies.</li><li>Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, answers, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of the discovery process, including evidence gathering, depositions, and document production.</li><li>Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates and advising on legal options and potential risks.</li><li>Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other team members to ensure efficient case management.</li></ul>
2026-07-15T15:13:40Z

Receptionist

Denville, NJ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm in Hackensack, NJ to identify a professional and polished Receptionist for a short-term assignment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the face of an organization, providing exceptional client service, and supporting a legal team in a professional office environment. Start Date: July 31, 2026 (Immediate Need) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: Approximately 3 Weeks Work Environment: On-Site; Hackensack, NJ Pay Rate: $20-$25/ hour. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and vendors</li><li>Answer and route incoming calls professionally and efficiently</li><li>Welcome clients and escort guests to conference rooms</li><li>Coordinate conference room setup and hospitality services</li><li>Assist with preliminary client intake and administrative support</li><li>Enter attorney time and assist with light legal support duties</li><li>Support attorneys and staff with various administrative projects</li><li>Maintain a professional and organized reception area</li></ul>
2026-07-25T06:03:42Z

Analytics Application Engineer (Legal Industry)

River Edge, NJ
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Analytics Application Engineer to support and advance an internal reporting platform serving teams in River Edge, New Jersey. This position blends application engineering, data integration, and analytics development to deliver reliable dashboards and actionable operational insights. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across the full stack, from syncing source-system data into a reporting database to shaping intuitive web-based reporting experiences for internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Develop, support, and improve a custom Next.js application that provides interactive dashboards, reusable reports, and performance metrics for internal teams.• Oversee the TypeScript-based data ingestion process that brings Salesforce and Litify information into PostgreSQL, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.• Structure and maintain the reporting database environment, including curated views, application-managed tables, historical metric records, and dashboard settings.• Administer deployments and recurring platform operations through Firebase hosting and GitHub Actions, while monitoring job health and resolving processing issues.• Configure and maintain authentication and authorization controls in Firebase to protect access to internal reporting tools.• Partner with business stakeholders to convert reporting needs into efficient queries, scalable data models, and user-friendly dashboard designs.• Investigate data or application issues across the reporting stack and implement fixes that improve reliability and performance.
2026-07-10T14:03:58Z