Overview
Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal Law Jobs in Livingston, NJ at I8IS INC.
Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal Law
Location: Livingston, NJ
Work Arrangement: On-site – 5 Days/Week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000/year
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
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Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience – REQUIRED
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Spanish bilingual – REQUIRED
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Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal supporting criminal law matters
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Must be able to work independently, multitask, and take initiative
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Microsoft Word proficiency – REQUIRED
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Must be available to work full-time, 5 days/week onsite in Livingston, NJ
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No hybrid or remote option
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Candidates without verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience will NOT be considered
Key Responsibilities
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Provide legal administrative and paralegal support for criminal law matters.
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Assist attorneys with case preparation, documentation, and legal filings.
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Manage case files, records, and confidential client information.
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Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
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Coordinate with clients, courts, and other legal parties.
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Maintain accurate case information and track deadlines.
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Support attorneys with day-to-day case management.
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Manage multiple priorities accurately and professionally.
Required Qualifications
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Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience.
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Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in criminal law.
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Strong understanding of criminal law processes and legal documentation.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Bilingual in Spanish – REQUIRED.
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Ability to work onsite five days per week in Livingston, NJ.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience within a criminal defense law firm environment.
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Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures and legal systems.
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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.
Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal Law
Company: I8IS INC.
Location: Livingston, NJ
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