Entry Level Paralegal

Overview
[BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED. IN PERSON FULL TIME POSITION]

We are a small New Jersey firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Paralegal to join our dynamic law office. This role is ideal for individuals with a completed Bachelor's degree(s) looking to start their career in the legal field, particularly in Personal Injury Law. Note, this is an in-person position. The successful candidate will support attorneys by performing various administrative tasks and assisting with legal research, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service. Spanish and/or Portuguese speakers HIGHLY encouraged to apply!

Duties

• Manage phone communications with clients, courts, and other legal professionals, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and litigation processes.
• Draft correspondences.
• Maintain organized case files and documentation for easy retrieval.
• Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for cases.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and maintaining office supplies.
• Request and analyze medical bills and records.
• Handling different types of insurance claims regarding automobile accidents and health insurance.
• Monitoring both inbound and outbound email correspondence.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate in a timely manner with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys.
• Handle miscellaneous tasks per attorney request.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's Degree required (latest completion date December 2025)
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in law with a focus on Personal Injury Law.
• Paralegal Certification (Highly encouraged)
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites.
• Excellent proofreading skills to ensure accuracy in all documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Spanish/Portuguese (major plus)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting from $19 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Free parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person