Legal Assistant Paralegal Criminal Law
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Criminal Law
Location: Livingston, NJWork Arrangement: On-site 5 Days/Week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000/year
Vendor Fee: 9%
Estimated Pay:$8550
Payment Terms: Net 90 Days
Replacement Guarantee: 90 Days
About the Organization
The organization is an established New Jersey law firm providing legal representation and support across criminal law matters. The firm is committed to delivering professional, client-focused legal services and maintaining a high standard of legal preparation, case management, and advocacy.The team works closely with clients and legal professionals to effectively manage complex and time-sensitive criminal matters.
Position Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal Criminal Law to support attorneys with criminal law matters and daily legal operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting New Jersey criminal matters, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.
Client-Mandated Requirements- Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience REQUIRED
- Spanish bilingual REQUIRED
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal supporting criminal law matters
- Must be able to work independently, multitask, and take initiative
- Microsoft Word proficiency REQUIRED
- Must be available to work full-time, 5 days/week onsite in Livingston, NJ
- No hybrid or remote option
- Candidates without verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience will NOT be considered
- Provide legal administrative and paralegal support for criminal law matters.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, documentation, and legal filings.
- Manage case files, records, and confidential client information.
- Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Coordinate with clients, courts, and other legal parties.
- Maintain accurate case information and track deadlines.
- Support attorneys with day-to-day case management.
- Manage multiple priorities accurately and professionally.
- Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience.
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in criminal law.
- Strong understanding of criminal law processes and legal documentation.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish REQUIRED.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week in Livingston, NJ.
- Experience within a criminal defense law firm environment.
- Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures and legal systems.
- Experience handling billable legal tasks.
Important Submission Guidelines
Candidates must meet all mandatory requirements, particularly verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience, Spanish bilingual proficiency, Microsoft Word proficiency, and availability for a full-time onsite schedule in Livingston, NJ.
Candidates without verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience will not be considered.