Our client, a property tax law firm in Fairfield, NJ, is seeking Legal Assistants I & II for temp-to-perm opportunities. These positions are onsite 5 days per week and will support attorneys and paralegals with legal correspondence, file management, scheduling, deadline tracking, basic legal research, assessments, and administrative support. Candidates will be leveled as Legal Assistant I or II based on their experience, expertise, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

Manage legal correspondence, including routine letters, memos, and reports Organize and maintain client and case files Schedule meetings, depositions, court hearings, and attorney calendars Perform basic legal research and fact-checking Communicate with attorneys, court officials, and internal staff Monitor case deadlines and provide timely reminders Prepare assessments for assigned states and compile data in FileMaker for attorney review Distribute mail to designated teams and enter documentation into FileMaker Draft routine correspondence and legal forms File basic court documents

Requirements:

Prior administrative or legal support experience Legal Assistant II candidates should demonstrate stronger legal experience, expertise, and efficiency Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills Ability to maintain accurate client and case records Comfortable managing deadlines and attorney schedules Ability to learn and utilize FileMaker and other legal/documentation software Professional communication skills Must be able to work onsite in Fairfield, NJ 5 days/week Must be available for the 8:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule

Pay:

$23.00 - $31.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person