We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join a food and food processing organization in Paramus, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will support day-to-day HR administration while helping coordinate a high-visibility implementation effort through strong organization, communication, and follow-through. The role is ideal for someone who can keep records accurate, manage competing priorities, and provide dependable support to employees, managers, and project stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy HR files, ensuring records are accurate, accessible, and handled in accordance with privacy standards.<br>• Prepare clear reports, internal communications, presentations, and other written materials with careful attention to clarity and accuracy.<br>• Arrange meetings by managing calendars, booking spaces, coordinating logistics, and helping sessions run smoothly from start to finish.<br>• Capture discussion points, document next steps, and monitor deadlines, milestones, and deliverables to keep activities on schedule.<br>• Share timely updates with stakeholders to support alignment across HR, employees, managers, and cross-functional teams.<br>• Respond to employee questions on HR-related topics and provide reliable administrative support for routine requests.<br>• Create and update process guides, standard operating procedures, and knowledge resources to strengthen consistency across HR activities.<br>• Assist with onboarding tasks, screening coordination, and other HR initiatives that support a positive employee experience.<br>• Support project-related administrative work, including documentation and coordination tied to implementation activities, while following company policies and compliance requirements.
<p>About the Firm</p><p>Well-established Long Island law firm providing comprehensive legal services to businesses, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm’s practices include corporate and business law, banking and finance, real estate, litigation, trusts and estates, tax, healthcare, and other specialized areas. The firm offers a collaborative, sophisticated, and client-focused environment with a strong emphasis on relationships and high-quality legal representation.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 5–7 years of experience to support a diverse range of legal practices, including real estate, trusts and estates, corporate law, litigation, and more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist attorneys with organizing files, monitoring calendars, and meeting deadlines</li><li>Manage and organize legal documents using iManage, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality</li><li>Create, format, revise, scan, and email legal documents</li><li>Answer telephone calls, maintain client contact, and schedule meetings</li><li>Support litigation matters through document review, accurate e-filing of court documents, and maintenance of case files</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and billing to provide backup coverage</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p>A leading plaintiffs’ litigation firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 5+ years of litigation experience to support attorneys in a fast-paced, sophisticated practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys.</li><li>Prepare, file, and serve state and federal court documents.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, depositions, court appearances, travel, and meetings.</li><li>Prepare and format pleadings, briefs, tables of contents, and tables of authorities.</li><li>Conduct legal research using PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, and SEC EDGAR.</li><li>Manage case openings, notices of appearance, pro hac vice filings, and service requirements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with court and judge-specific rules.</li><li>Proofread and quality-check legal documents and filings.</li><li>Track attorney time, expenses, and related administrative matters.</li><li>Assist with virtual meetings and general office needs as necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>