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15 results for Legal in Princeton, NJ

Paralegal
  • Doylestown, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support legal matters in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This role is well suited to someone who can manage multiple files efficiently, prepare accurate legal documents, and navigate court and estate-related procedures with confidence. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in paralegal work, strong written communication, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and maintain legal files, calendars, and case materials to keep matters progressing on schedule.<br>• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and supporting records with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Assist with court filings and procedural submissions while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.<br>• Support estate administration activities, including compiling documentation related to probate and related proceedings.<br>• Work with the Register of Wills and Orphan’s Court processes by gathering, tracking, and submitting required materials.<br>• Manage discovery-related tasks by collecting, organizing, and tracking information needed for legal matters.<br>• Use case management and document management systems to maintain complete records and improve file accessibility.<br>• Help prepare financial and tax-related documentation, including materials connected to federal tax return matters, as needed.
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, revise, and proofread a wide range of legal documents for matters involving family law, litigation, real estate, and estate planning.<br>• Maintain accurate case records, organize supporting materials, and ensure files remain current and easy to retrieve.<br>• Perform legal and factual research to assist attorneys with case strategy, filings, and client matters.<br>• Prepare discovery materials, coordinate document collection, and support attorneys through trial and hearing preparation.<br>• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestones to help keep matters moving on schedule.<br>• Communicate with clients, courts, and outside parties clearly and effectively to gather information and provide updates.<br>• Submit filings with the appropriate courts and agencies while confirming compliance with procedural requirements.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance, including managing correspondence, dictation, and general law office support.
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys with a mix of real estate and litigation-related work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive information with discretion, keep legal files organized, and help move matters forward through careful coordination and follow-through. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to property transactions, discovery activities, and trial preparation while working closely with legal professionals on a variety of assignments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate legal support for real estate matters such as leases, easements, licenses, and property purchases or sales, ensuring documents are prepared and tracked accurately.<br>• Review title commitments, surveys, and recorded property documents, summarize key findings, and elevate concerns to attorneys for further analysis.<br>• Prepare filing packages related to transfer taxes, recording submissions, and associated transaction forms while monitoring completion status.<br>• Maintain well-organized physical and digital matter files in line with departmental recordkeeping standards and established legal procedures.<br>• Assist with discovery, civil litigation support, and trial preparation by organizing materials, tracking deadlines, and helping attorneys stay prepared for case activity.<br>• Use case management software to monitor document status, manage matter information, and support efficient workflow across active files.<br>• Preserve strict confidentiality when handling legal records, business information, and other sensitive materials.<br>• Support closing checklists, document logs, and special assignments provided by supervising attorneys as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Trust and Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, beneficiaries, executors, and trustees, fostering attentive and responsive communication throughout each matter.</p><p>• Assist attorneys in preparing and revising estate administration and estate planning documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness before filing or execution.</p><p>• Collect, review, and maintain financial materials such as tax returns, trust records, deeds, account statements, and related supporting documentation.</p><p>• Support the valuation of estate holdings by organizing asset information and coordinating with relevant financial professionals when needed.</p><p>• Prepare administration packets and related documents for fiduciaries, including materials required for estate and trust management.</p><p>• Manage required notices, publication steps, and other procedural filings associated with probate and estate administration matters.</p><p>• Draft and assemble post-death estate planning materials, including disclaimer documentation and other transfer-related paperwork.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for estate, inheritance, gift, and fiduciary tax filings, audits, accountings, distributions, and asset transfers.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a busy legal team in Pennsylvania. This permanent role supports four attorneys and contributes to litigation matters from initial case development through trial readiness. The position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing competing deadlines, and confident working in a fast-paced law firm environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide litigation matters through each stage of the case lifecycle while partnering closely with assigned attorneys.<br>• Prepare trial materials such as exhibit sets, hearing binders, pleadings, and discovery documents to ensure readiness for court proceedings.<br>• Draft, review, and submit legal filings in both federal and state courts with careful attention to procedural requirements.<br>• Maintain organized case records, monitor litigation calendars, and track important dates to help ensure timely case activity.<br>• Arrange subpoenas, schedule depositions, and coordinate the exchange and production of documents with relevant parties.<br>• Provide day-to-day litigation support to a group of four attorneys, helping to keep matters progressing efficiently.<br>• Use case management tools and related systems to organize files, update matter information, and support workflow across active cases.
  • 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Thriving <strong>Plaintiff&#39;s Personal Injury Law Firm</strong> located in the heart of <strong>New York City</strong>, is seeking an <strong>experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal </strong>to join its collegial, dynamic, and growing practice! The ideal candidate will have <strong>3+ years of plaintiff&#39;s personal injury experience </strong>and will be able to <strong>independently handle a busy case load from start to finish</strong>. Must follow through, have excellent organizational and communication skills. This is a fully on-site role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Utilize Smart Advocate to manage cases</li><li>Handle busy case load (approximately 160 cases)</li><li>Follow up with clients / medical providers / insurance carriers re documentation, doctor visits, etc.</li><li>Regularly e-file documents using NYSCEF</li><li>Tracking deadlines</li><li>Drafting legal documents with attorney supervision (summons, bills of particulars, subpoenas,, etc.)</li><li>Assisting with deposition and trial prep; preparing exhibits</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Doylestown, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This role is suited to someone who can manage litigation-related tasks with accuracy, stay organized across multiple matters, and communicate clearly with attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in legal support, a strong grasp of court filing practices, and confidence using case management and document tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate case files, maintain organized records, and track key deadlines to support active litigation matters.<br>• Prepare, review, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings for attorney use and court submission.<br>• Assist with discovery activities by organizing evidence, compiling responses, and managing document production.<br>• Support trial and hearing preparation by assembling exhibits, creating binders, and ensuring materials are ready on schedule.<br>• File documents with courts in accordance with applicable procedural rules and filing requirements.<br>• Conduct legal and factual research using standard research platforms and internal case management resources.<br>• Monitor case progress, update matter information in legal software, and help keep attorneys informed of upcoming actions.<br>• Work independently to prioritize assignments while collaborating with attorneys and staff to meet deadlines and client needs.
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, court dates, and other time-sensitive commitments to keep matters progressing efficiently.<br>• Draft letters, notices, and legal documents, including transcription of dictated content with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Submit filings to the court and maintain complete, up-to-date case information across all matters.<br>• Monitor important timelines and upcoming deadlines, helping attorneys stay on track with active cases.<br>• Maintain organized paper and digital case files so records remain accessible, accurate, and easy to review.<br>• Reconcile electronic documentation with physical files to ensure consistency across recordkeeping systems.<br>• Assist with efforts to expand electronic file management as the practice moves away from paper-heavy workflows.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law and matrimonial cases.
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Legal Admin Assistant to support a busy patent prosecution team. This position plays an important role in keeping administrative workflows organized, preparing written communications, and maintaining accurate case records for attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing time-sensitive documentation, handling high-volume correspondence, and helping the team stay aligned with filing requirements and deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>This position does not require experience working with patents, just a desire to learn. </u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and clerical support to patent prosecution attorneys and paralegals, helping manage daily workflow efficiently.</p><p>• Draft routine client updates, reporting letters, and clear email communications with accuracy and clarity.</p><p>• Enter citation information into designated records systems and verify data for completeness.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Information Disclosure Statement forms and related patent prosecution documents.</p><p>• Review correspondence and legal materials for grammar, formatting, and content accuracy before distribution or filing.</p><p>• Monitor incoming communications from clients and foreign associates, confirm receipt, and organize records appropriately.</p><p>• Open new matter files, maintain electronic case records, and keep prosecution documents updated in document management systems.</p><p>• Retrieve published applications, patents, and related materials from U.S. and international patent databases to support legal work.</p><p>• Help track deadlines, maintain patent status reporting, and provide docketing and expense report support as needed.</p>
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Verona, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A busy company in the Verona area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing firm. This Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a great team that works well with each other and that offer career advancement. This Legal Assistant position plays a key role in keeping case activity organized, preparing court-ready documents, and coordinating time-sensitive filings in both state and federal courts. The ideal Legal Assistant will bring strong law firm experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Other responsibilities of this Legal Assistant will include but not be limited to: </p><p><br></p><p>Legal Assistant Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm required.</li><li>Hands-on experience with New Jersey state and federal court e-filing systems required; New York court e-filing experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, pleadings, discovery, and case management.</li><li>Experience drafting, preparing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents.</li><li>Familiarity with legal terminology and court filing requirements.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.</li><li>Experience with legal document management and case management software preferred.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment.</li></ul><p>This Legal Assistant position is paying between $75,000 and $95,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Legal Assistant opportunity, apply today! </p>
  • 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Roseland, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a proactive Legal Assistant to support a busy Trust &amp; Estate practice in New Jersey. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven legal environment and can manage detailed documentation with accuracy and care. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, clients, and outside contacts across a wide range of estate administration, planning, and related legal matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>Please note, candidates do not need to have T&amp;E experience but it would be helpful if they did. </u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and advisors, coordinating responses to document requests and related inquiries.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support on estate administration and estate planning matters, including preparing forms and legal documents such as deeds, insurance paperwork, and retirement-related materials.</p><p>• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, ensuring records are current, accessible, and handled with care.</p><p>• Compile, review, and finalize comprehensive planning binders and other client deliverables for attorney review and distribution.</p><p>• Assist with projects connected to estate and fiduciary disputes, applying litigation support skills as needed.</p><p>• Track, review, and process invoices from external vendors, including filing services and trust-related providers.</p><p>• Help manage calendars, deadlines, and filing activities to keep matters progressing efficiently and on schedule.</p>
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support patent prosecution work in New York, New York. This position focuses on preparing and coordinating U.S. and international patent filing materials, maintaining accurate records, and helping attorneys manage deadlines and official correspondence. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, experience with electronic filings, and a solid understanding of patent-related documentation and procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and submit patent prosecution documents to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including new applications, continuing applications, responses, declarations, assignments, and fee-related filings.<br>• Coordinate with international counsel to handle foreign filing instructions, country-specific formalities, and follow-up communications tied to global patent matters.<br>• Monitor incoming notices and official communications, summarize key updates for attorneys, and keep application status information current and organized.<br>• Obtain priority records, recorded assignment copies, published applications, and patent documents from domestic and international databases as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate ownership and chain-of-title records, and assist with documentation required to confirm or correct rights in patent assets.<br>• Manage docketing-related follow-up by tracking deadlines for responses, maintenance actions, extensions, and other time-sensitive prosecution events.<br>• Support filing accuracy by organizing supporting materials such as formal drawings, revised specifications, disclosure statements, and application data updates.<br>• Enter and maintain citation and matter information in relevant tracking systems to support complete and reliable case records.
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
Associate Attorney
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a reputable mid-sized law firm in New York, New York. This role is suited for a litigation attorney with several years of hands-on experience managing matters through discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances. The position offers exposure to a broad range of disputes, including liability, securities, medical malpractice, labor and employment, and insurance-related claims.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, conferences, and depositions while advancing litigation matters efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare and refine pleadings, motions, briefs, and other case-related filings for state and federal matters.</p><p>• Manage the discovery process by drafting requests, evaluating responses, and reviewing document productions for relevance and strategy.</p><p>• Conduct legal research to support case analysis, written advocacy, and litigation planning.</p><p>• Partner with senior attorneys and firm leadership on case development, defense strategy, and assignment execution.</p><p>• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment submissions, with strong attention to procedural requirements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files, monitor deadlines, and safeguard sensitive legal information throughout the lifecycle of each matter.</p>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Associate Attorney
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a reputable law firm in New York, New York, supporting a broad litigation practice across several complex areas. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career attorney who is ready to take an active role in case strategy, courtroom advocacy, and written motion practice. The role offers close collaboration with senior attorneys while providing meaningful responsibility in managing litigation matters from discovery through dispositive motion work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings and participate in depositions as part of ongoing litigation matters.</p><p>• Prepare a range of legal filings, including pleadings, motions, and other case-related documents with accuracy and strong legal analysis.</p><p>• Manage discovery activities by drafting requests, evaluating opposing party responses, and organizing document review summaries.</p><p>• Conduct legal research to support case development, motion drafting, and litigation strategy.</p><p>• Partner with attorneys and firm leadership on assignments requiring coordinated analysis, case preparation, and deadline management.</p><p>• Assist in developing case positions by applying procedural rules and relevant law to active disputes.</p>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Bankruptcy Paralegal
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A leading Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Paralegal to join its Bankruptcy &amp; Restructuring practice in Wilmington. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters and gain exposure to complex, high-profile bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings in the District of Delaware.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or creditors’ rights experience, strong knowledge of Chapter 11 proceedings, and experience with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Interested candidates that would like to be considered immediately should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia. </p>
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z