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9 results for Paralegal in New Jersey

Paralegal

Hamilton, NJ
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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.
2026-05-27T18:29:13Z

Paralegal

Lakewood, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
55000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a permanent, on-site legal team in New Jersey. This role supports attorneys handling personal injury matters by coordinating case materials, preparing filings, and helping move litigation forward efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys throughout personal injury litigation by organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate case documentation. • Draft and revise pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and other legal documents for attorney review and filing. • Review medical records, claim files, and other case-related materials to identify relevant facts and support case strategy. • Perform legal and factual research to assist with motion practice, case development, and ongoing litigation needs. • Coordinate trial preparation activities, including exhibit organization, witness materials, and pre-hearing document readiness. • Communicate with experts, investigators, insurers, and other external parties to gather information and support case progression. • Manage discovery tasks, including document collection, review, and preparation of responses in accordance with court deadlines. • Use case management systems to monitor matter status, update records, and improve day-to-day workflow efficiency.
2026-06-17T11:43:41Z

Litigation Paralegal

Morristown, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
28.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a respected law firm in Morristown, New Jersey, to identify a skilled Litigation Paralegal for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role will begin as a 3–6-month contract with strong potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of litigation experience, including hands-on involvement in document organization and production, deposition transcript summarization, and preparation of document indexes and chronologies. Familiarity with New Jersey state and federal court rules and filing procedures is required. Experience in Labor & Employment law and a Paralegal Certificate are preferred but not required. Additional Details<ul><li>Pay: $30-$40/hour (DOE)</li><li>Contract Duration: 3–6 months with extension potential </li><li>Schedule: 5 days onsite</li><li>Location: Morristown, NJ (free parking provided)</li></ul> Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and organize a high volume of litigation matters, with strong attention to detail</li><li>Oversee document organization and production, including large-scale case files</li><li>Prepare document indexes and case chronologies using Excel or similar tools</li><li>Summarize deposition transcripts and support case strategy preparation</li><li>Maintain calendars for deadlines, court dates, and key litigation milestones</li><li>File documents with New Jersey state and federal courts</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and external stakeholders</li><li>Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed</li></ul>
2026-06-24T14:23:43Z

Family Law Paralegal

Hackensack, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys handling sensitive domestic matters in Parsippany, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in guiding clients through complex legal situations while ensuring case materials, filings, and schedules are managed with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate brings prior New Jersey family law experience, strong organizational judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients, courts, and counsel. Responsibilities: • Draft and assemble family law documents, correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, discovery materials, and other case-related filings for attorney review. • Coordinate court filings and maintain organized digital and physical case records so documents can be retrieved quickly and accurately. • Support trial and hearing preparation by arranging exhibits, scheduling client conferences, preparing motions, and helping coordinate witnesses. • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness. • Track deadlines, court dates, and meetings on attorney calendars and provide timely reminders to help matters stay on schedule. • Assist with subpoena service and follow up on delivery to witnesses and other involved parties as needed. • Provide attentive client support throughout active matters and continue to communicate with care during post-resolution follow-up. • Contribute to efficient office operations by following established procedures, using legal technology effectively, and collaborating with the broader team. • Meet annual billable hour expectations based on attorney assignment levels while maintaining high-quality work product.
2026-06-19T18:43:47Z

Estates Paralegal

Brielle, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a legal practice focused on estate matters in Brielle, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in assisting attorneys with estate planning, probate matters, trust administration, and litigation-related work. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational ability, sound judgment, and the capacity to manage a busy workload while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Responsibilities:• Prepare and revise legal paperwork for estate disputes, including pleadings, motions, orders to show cause, discovery materials, and related court filings.• Assist with the creation and execution of estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives.• Support probate and trust administration by organizing filings, coordinating required documentation, and helping move matters through the court process.• Communicate with court personnel, clients, and other parties to facilitate filings, scheduling, and status updates on active matters.• Maintain well-organized electronic and paper case files so records remain current, complete, and easy to retrieve.• Assemble agendas, summaries, and supporting documents for attorney and client meetings.• Help manage litigation support tasks by tracking deadlines, preparing correspondence, and organizing materials for hearings or trial preparation.
2026-06-05T12:53:49Z

Temp NJ Real Estate Transactions Paralegal

Sayreville, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Real Estate Transactions Paralegal to support a legal practice in Sayreville, New Jersey on a *FULLY ON-SITE* Contract basis. This role focuses primarily on commercial and residential real estate matters, with a significant emphasis on land development work, while also assisting with litigation-related tasks and administrative legal support. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience handling transactional files, and confidence working with legal technology and document management tools. Responsibilities:• Coordinate documentation and file management for commercial and residential real estate transactions from initial intake through closing.• Prepare, review, and organize legal materials related to land development matters, which will make up a substantial portion of the workload.• Maintain case and matter records using legal case management software, ensuring deadlines, status updates, and key documents are tracked accurately.• Assist attorneys with litigation support activities, including discovery preparation, document compilation, and research support.• Draft routine legal correspondence, forms, and transactional documents with close attention to accuracy and formatting.• Handle document exchange and secure file distribution through shared document platforms to support efficient collaboration.• Perform legal and property-related research using online research tools and summarize findings for attorney review.• Provide administrative and secretarial support as needed, including scheduling, filing, and general matter coordination.
2026-06-22T20:13:43Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

West Caldwell, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
A busy firm in the West Caldwell area is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their growing firm. This Litigation Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a stable firm that offers work schedule flexibility and an excellent work/life balance. This Litigation Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in all phases of litigation. The ideal Litigation Legal Assistant will have extensive litigation experience and be local to the West Caldwell area. Responsibilities of this Litigation Legal Assistant will include but not be limited to: Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial activities</li><li>Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence</li><li>File legal documents electronically in state and federal courts (e-filing) and manage court deadlines and calendars</li><li>Maintain and organize case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial logistics</li><li>Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors in a professional manner</li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including document production, review, and tracking</li><li>Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness materials</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and gather case-related information as needed</li><li>Track billable time and assist with time entry and expense reporting</li></ul>This Litigation Legal Assistant position pays between $65,000 and $75,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Litigation Legal Assistant role, apply today!
2026-06-03T18:58:48Z

Legal Assistant

Toms River, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
50000.00 - 60000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in New Jersey. This permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can keep case activity moving efficiently. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with court procedures, document preparation, and schedule coordination while maintaining a high level of accuracy and discretion. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and submit legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and related filings in accordance with court requirements. • Coordinate attorney schedules by tracking hearings, depositions, filing deadlines, meetings, and other case-related commitments. • Compose, edit, and review correspondence and litigation documents to ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy before distribution or filing. • Maintain organized case records across digital and physical files so materials are accessible, current, and properly documented. • Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel regarding case logistics and documentation. • Support case administration by handling time entry, billing-related tasks, and other operational duties tied to active matters. • Monitor filing procedures and manage electronic submissions through applicable state court e-filing platforms. • Assist attorneys with day-to-day litigation support to help keep matters progressing on schedule and in compliance with deadlines.
2026-06-23T15:13:50Z

Estate Planning Attorney

Manalapan, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to expand and lead the legal planning offering for our Manalapan, New Jersey practice. This position is designed for a senior attorney who thrives in a visible, client-centered environment and enjoys helping individuals and families make informed decisions about wealth preservation, legacy planning, and long-term protection. The role works closely with financial advisors and regularly engages prospective clients through educational events, creating a strong platform for meaningful client relationships and continued practice growth. Responsibilities: • Direct and strengthen the firm’s estate planning function, shaping legal strategy and service delivery for clients and prospects. • Deliver educational presentations on estate planning topics at public seminars and firm-sponsored events to inform attendees and build engagement. • Consult with individuals and families after seminars to assess their objectives, identify planning gaps, and recommend suitable legal solutions. • Partner with financial advisors to align estate planning recommendations with retirement, tax, and broader wealth management strategies. • Draft and supervise the preparation of key estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related instruments. • Lead clients through execution and follow-through of planning recommendations while coordinating with advisors, support staff, and paralegal resources. • Build lasting client relationships by providing ongoing counsel and recommending updates as personal, financial, or legal circumstances change. • Explain complex legal concepts in a clear and practical manner so clients can understand how planning choices support their overall goals. • Monitor changes in estate planning, tax, and wealth transfer law to keep advice current, accurate, and strategically sound.
2026-06-17T11:43:41Z