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Paralegal - Parsippany Office

At Weiner Law Group, LLP, we commit all of our resources to one goal — building on our clients' success! We do this by providing outstanding service, experienced counsel, innovative strategies and focused advocacy.

We are a 35-year, AV rated, 60+ attorney firm (and GROWING) with a true state-wide presence, maintaining offices in Parsippany, Hoboken, Bridgewater, Bayonne, and Red Bank.  We are seeking a Paralegal to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to busy Litigation practice.  Ideally, you will have at least two years of legal experience in New Jersey.  Will consider an entry-level candidate if it is the right fit.  Primary duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Draft, format, and edit legal documents.
  • Typing, formatting, and editing motions, briefs, answers, due process petitions, contracts, resolutions
  • Organize and prioritize large volumes of information.
  • Legal Research
  • Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, and content; make appropriate changes.
  • E-filing in State, Federal and Federal District Court
  • Filing
  • Open and close new matters including conflict checks; 
  • Provide administrative support (copy, scanning, faxing, etc.).
  • Handle other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Preferably, 2 years of experience as a Paralegal handling work in both New Jersey and New York is a plus.
  • Commercial Litigation experience a plus.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local courts and procedures.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with close attention to detail, and exceptional proofreading skills.
  • iManage/FileSite experience a plus.
  • Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. 
  • Heavy communication duties with clients, Courts and other parties. 
  • Ability to research, gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, scanner, facsimile, telephone.
  • Willingness to help others in the office if needed.