Paralegal

Paralegal( Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid
Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

We are a client-centered law firm seeking an experienced and organized Paralegal to support our team. This role offers a flexible remote work arrangement with occasional in-person court appearances across New Jersey.

You are welcome to apply if you are highly organized and detail-oriented with experience in estate planning and probate matters. Knowledge / experience with Wealthcounsel is a plus.

This position can be part-time or full time for paralegals who can work efficiently with limited supervision, follow established workflows, manage assigned projects and recurring tasks, and provide reliable support on a flexible schedule.

What You’ll Do:

Practice Area Support (one or more) - Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Immigration

1.Across any assigned practice area, contractors may be asked to:

• Track matter status, next steps, deadlines, and open items across assigned files.
• Maintain organized digital matter files, including correspondence, client documents, forms, filings, records, invoices, and internal notes.
• Use and update matter checklists so recurring tasks are completed consistently.
• Monitor routine matter activity and flag attorney attention only when judgment, strategy, or approval is required.
• Follow up with clients, courts, agencies, opposing counsel, providers, title companies, lenders, vendors, and other third parties regarding outstanding items.
• Prepare recurring status updates for attorney review.

2. Document Preparation and Management

3. Client Communication and Intake Support

4. Court, Agency, and Filing Support

5. Scheduling and Follow-Up

6. Records, Discovery, and Information Gathering

7 Billing, Time, and Administrative Support

8. Process Improvement

9. Marketing and business development

Required Qualifications

• Prior paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or law office experience in estate planning / probate matters
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage assigned matters, deadlines, and follow-up items without repeated prompting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and document consistency.
• Ability to follow procedures, use templates, and complete repetitive tasks reliably.
• Professional judgment regarding confidentiality, urgency, and when to escalate issues to an attorney.
• Comfort using legal practice-management software, document-management systems, Microsoft Office, PDF tools, email, calendars, and filing platforms.
• Ability to work independently after receiving instructions and to ask clarifying questions when needed.
• Ability to provide services as an independent contractor, including managing one’s own schedule, tools, workflow, and tax obligations, subject to agreed deadlines and firm confidentiality requirements.
• Willingness to accept work only in practice areas where the contractor has adequate experience or training to perform accurately under attorney supervision

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years+ Paralegal Experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with legal research tools and case management software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Availability for occasional court appearances across New Jersey

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08540