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Commercial Real Estate Paralegal A leading full-service law firm is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join their team based in Morristown, New Jersey. Start Date: May 1st Duration: 6 Months Location: Morristown, New Jersey (On-site) Hours: Tuesday-Thursday (10:00am-5:00pm) Pay Rate: $35/hour+ Position Overview:<ul><li>We are looking for a experienced Real Estate Paralegal with a minimum of 8 years of specialized experience handling corporate and commercial real estate transactional work. </li><li>Ideal candidates will have significant expertise in areas such as commercial real estate closings, mortgage lending, commercial lending, acquisitions, and sales. Experience preparing and filing probate applications will be considered a plus. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>A bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are highly preferred but not required. </li><li>Candidates should demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. </li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>This is a dynamic role that includes but is not limited to: </li><li>Assisting with the preparation and organization of commercial real estate documents, including transfer documents, title company forms, purchase agreements, financing contracts, and closing binders. </li><li>Collaborating effectively with surveyors, title companies, and municipal entities to coordinate closing requirements. </li><li>Conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis to support commercial real estate transactions. Maintaining and organizing client files and legal documents to ensure timely accessibility and compliance. Performing administrative tasks as requested to contribute to the success of the practice. </li></ul> What Makes You a Great Fit: Strong oral and written communication skills to liaise with clients, colleagues, and third parties effectively. Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple transactions efficiently. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and detail-oriented work habits.

Personal Injury Paralegal About the Firm | Leaders in Aviation Accident LawOur firm has been a leader in aviation accident law since 1952, when we successfully proved that a malfunctioning propeller caused a tragic airline crash, resulting in a landmark jury award. Today, nearly 70 years later, our attorneys have served as lead or co-lead counsel in nearly every major aviation accident case. Position SummaryThe Paralegal will assist and support attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and case management for court proceedings. Responsibilities include case planning, document management, fact-gathering, legal research, and drafting and analyzing legal documents. Essential FunctionsThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:<ul><li>Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel both in person and in writing.</li><li>Draft legal documents, including formal discovery requests, notices, responses, document productions, and deposition summaries.</li><li>Track case progress and manage all phases of litigation.</li><li>Request and obtain documents from private and public institutions, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and clients.</li><li>Utilize digital tools to assemble, retrieve, and manage electronic files and data.</li><li>Maintain client relationships by scheduling meetings, arranging interviews, following up on client requests, and preparing documents for expert review.</li><li>Conduct legal research, including statutory and case law analysis, draft legal forms, and prepare and manage exhibits.</li><li>Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.</li><li>Draft damages brochures, create presentations, and compile photographic collages for case materials.</li><li>Electronically file pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, affidavits, and related exhibits in both state and federal courts.</li></ul>

Legal Assistant A busy company in the Verona area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their firm. This Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a dynamic team that works well with each other and offers a flexible working schedule. The ideal Legal Assistant will have prior litigation experience and have worked with legal systems. This Legal Assistant will support 1-3 partners as well as the general office when needed. Other responsibilities of this Legal Assistant will include but not be limited to: <ul><li>Drafting various legal documents including letters, briefs, pleadings, and contracts </li><li>Coordinating and managing schedules, including conference calls and video conferences</li><li>Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and providing trial support when required</li><li>Handling state and federal court filings, including electronic submissions</li><li>Providing general assistance across the firm as part of the legal support team</li><li>Utilizing and submitting various administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports</li><li>Managing client relations and maintaining both electronic and hard copy client files</li><li>Coordinating large-scale document tasks with Office Services, including copying and scanning of documents</li><li>Overseeing the opening and closing of client matters</li><li>Monitoring deadlines and calendars as per attorney requests</li><li>Handling client inquiries, answering phone calls, and checking voicemails regularly.</li></ul> This Legal Assistant opportunity is paying between $60,000 and $70,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Legal Assistant role, apply today!

Legal Assistant Robert Half is currently seeking a Hybrid Legal Secretary to support law firm in Midtown! Start Date: April 2025 Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Duration: 3+ months Hours: Standard Business Hours Pay: $30+/hour Responsibilities: Accurately transcribe, format, and edit legal documents Manage and update the iManage software system Oversee scheduling and calendar management tasks Facilitate communication with clients via email Assist with inputting attorney time and managing expense reports Provide coverage to attorneys in other departments as required Utilize LexisNexis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, and Microsoft Outlook for various tasks Handle billing functions and briefing duties Dictate and document important information Perform other duties as a Legal Assistant as needed

Legal Assistant A full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in major U.S. cities provides comprehensive legal counsel across entertainment, media, the arts, corporate, real estate, and litigation matters. The firm’s team of dedicated attorneys offers high-quality, efficient service to a diverse client base, including startups, established media and entertainment companies, investment firms, brands, influencers, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals and family offices. About the role:As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff. Legal Assistant will support two partners and an associate. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;• Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;• Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;• Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;• Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;• Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;• Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;• Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills);• Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;• Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives;• Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;• Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally. The ideal candidate must possess: • Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;• Discretion and able to maintain confidences;• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;• Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations;• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;• Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;• Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and• Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.

Paralegal Our client, a preeminent law firm with offices in the US and Asia, is seeking an experienced capital markets and corporate paralegal. This position will support a team of partners, senior counsel and associates. The ideal candidate must have 10+ years of capital markets and corporate paralegal experience with mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, due diligence, entity formations and other state filings, preparation of organizational documents, corporate minutes and resolutions, IPOs, and Exchange Act filings. Successful candidates will have excellent drafting and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, high level of organization, strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and ability to manage multiple projects. Duties include: • Forming various legal entities and maintaining corporate records • Organizing legal documents pre and post-closing • Assisting with corporate transactions, including conducting high level due diligence, preparation of authorizing resolutions and preparation and maintenance of closing checklists • Drafting, editing and distributing Section 13 and Section 16 filings • Applying for CUSIP and Edgar Codes • Other tasks as directed by attorneys Qualifications: • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent proof reading and communication (oral and written) skills; the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; a very strong attention to detail; and a professional demeanor. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely and build relationships with lawyers, clients and other team members to achieve results. Requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and staff and the ability to exercise independent judgment. • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and using the internet is a must. Working knowledge of iManage or other filing databases and web technology is beneficial. • Bachelor’s degree is required. • A minimum of 3-days per week in person in the New York office is required.

Trademark Paralegal A well-established law firm is seeking a Trademark Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team in New York. This role involves assisting with trademark due diligence, filing documents with the USPTO, and monitoring deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least five years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare documents for attorney review and USPTO filing, including Applications, Office Action Responses, Declarations of Use and Incontestability, Applications for Renewal, and Extensions of Time to Oppose.</li><li>Draft identifications of goods and services and identify appropriate specimens.</li><li>Conduct and review trademark searches and prepare preliminary summaries.</li><li>Manage execution and legalization of documents.</li><li>Review investigative summaries and prepare reports and recommendations.</li><li>Correspond with foreign associates regarding trademark matters, including searches, filings, oppositions, registration maintenance, and transfers.</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding trademark maintenance requirements.</li><li>Assist with trademark due diligence, prepare and record assignments, and handle chain-of-title activities related to corporate transactions.</li><li>Monitor watch notices, track deadlines, and coordinate with the docketing team.</li><li>Support trademark opposition, cancellation, and other trademark disputes.</li><li>Process invoices from foreign associates and other vendors.</li></ul>

Real Estate Paralegal - Residential Corporate Real Estate Paralegal – In-House Residential Developer South Amboy, NJ (Central New Jersey – Monmouth/Middlesex County Area)Direct-Hire / Permanent | Full-Time (Hybrid)3-8+ Years' Experience - $80,000-100,000 plus bonus Our client, a well-established and nationally recognized real estate development company with decades of success in the industry, is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Paralegal to join their collaborative in-house legal team. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is based in in South Amboy, NJ, ideally located for candidates in central Jersey near Monmouth and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey. The company offers a supportive and professional environment, generous benefits, and the opportunity to be involved in meaningful real estate and corporate transactions. The team values collaboration, initiative, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-established company with a rich history in building residential communities across multiple states. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in reviewing and preparing residential and commercial real estate contracts; respond to due diligence requests for acquisitions and other transactions</li><li>Support corporate legal functions, including entity formation, regulatory and corporate filings, and managing legal documentation</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments such as mortgage and title, and ensure all real estate and legal documentation is accurately maintained and tracked across internal systems</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain transaction files; assist with public company reporting and periodic filings</li><li>Provide general support to the legal department with correspondence, administrative matters, and collaboration across multiple regional business units</li></ul>

Senior Paralegal / Clerk We are currently seeking a Senior Paralegal / Clerk to immediately join the Paralegal Department at our office in New York City. The Senior Paralegal / Clerk will provide support for the attorneys in the office relating to the managing of electronic and paper filings with the courts; maintaining and managing the firm’s docketing, calendaring and case tracking systems; coordinating the service of process; and providing litigation paralegal support as needed. The ideal candidate will be a career-minded individual who is looking to advance and build their career at a dynamic midsize firm. Key Responsibilities: • Handling of state and federal court e-filing requests from attorneys. • Creating and submitting CJA e-Vouchers for federal Courts. • Responding to requests from attorneys, paralegals and other staff, regarding court rules, filing procedures, and calendared deadlines. • Maintaining an accurate and updated list of attorney e-filing credentials. • Managing and maintaining the firm’s calendaring and docket tracking systems, to ensure that no deadlines are missed. • Coordinating with process servers and other vendors for the service of process, and the filing and retrieving of documents in various courts. • Occasional trips to court to file, retrieve or deliver documents. • Providing litigation paralegal support to attorneys, including keeping the case file; organizing and preparing documents for filings and submissions; legal research; conducting discovery reviews; and cite checking and proofreading. • Assisting with the supervision of the Paralegal Department during the absence of the Paralegal Manager. • Assisting with mentoring and training of new paralegal team members. Requirements: • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or an ABA approved paralegal certificate. • 3-6 years of related work experience at a fast-paced law firm or other legal environment. • Knowledge of the rules and procedures of federal and state courts, including e-filing and local practice rules. • High proficiency in conducting e-filings and in retrieving documents online using PACER/ECF, NYSCEF, and other electronic docketing systems. • Experience and knowledge in the use of the Criminal Justice Act’s (CJA) e-Voucher system in federal courts, including the creation of vouchers and the submission of authorization requests. • Knowledge of the procedures for serving subpoenas, complaints and other services of process. • Experience using Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law and other online research platforms. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). • Experience with the use of the iManage document management system is highly desired. • Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, court clerks, and others, both orally and in writing. • Experience in preparing legal documents for filing, including, motions, briefs, exhibits, affidavits, pleadings, and other filings • Must be able to work well under pressure and meet short deadlines. • Extremely organized, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow through. • Flexibility to multitask and to work after hours/overtime when required. • A New York State notary certification is desired.

EXPERIENCED Legal Secretary (Insurance Def.; Midtown, NYC) In MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY (*On Site* Position): Our client - premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998, operating out of 23 offices globally - is offering a contract-to-permanent employment opportunity for an EXPERIENCED Litigation Legal Secretary (w/ Insurance Defense exposure). As a Legal Assistant, you will be performing essential functions, providing support to a four (4) attorney team by handling a variety of tasks ranging from case management to communication, document production and case management Responsibilities: Demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in NY; Experience supporting attorneys who produce a large-volume of work; Ability to consistently produce and deliver quality work products; Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment; Organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail; Work proactively, independently and as part of a team; Remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Insurance Law in all tasks and interactions Participate in Defense Litigation, providing support and assistance as needed Maintain and manage electronic files, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.

Legal Administrative Assistant (HYBRID MIDTOWN NYC) We are offering a temp to permanent employment opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant in the Legal industry located in New York. This is a hybrid role, allowing you to work 4 days in the office and 1 day remotely. Responsibilities:• Manage shared calendars for attorneys, ensuring accurate and up-to-date availability• Maintain effective communication, responding to emails as required• Book travel arrangements for attorneys, ensuring seamless logistics• Enter attorney time accurately, ensuring all work is accounted for• Prepare and enter expense reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping• Screen incoming calls, providing preliminary assistance and direction• Utilize Microsoft Office Suites for daily tasks and communication• Monitor the fast-paced work environment, adapting to changes and prioritizing tasks as necessary• Maintain a high level of organization, managing various responsibilities simultaneously.