SEASONED LEGAL / PARALEGAL ASSISTANT

CHOI LAW FIRM • Full-time • Cresskill, New Jersey, United States • $50k - $75k / year • 2d ago

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

LEGAL / PARALEGAL ASSISTANT (5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE)

Join a Growing, High-Performance Legal Team

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant / Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join our dynamic and expanding law firm. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with seasoned attorneys licensed in both New Jersey and New York, with a primary focus on Family Law and exposure to Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, and Commercial Litigation.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where precision, discretion, and client service are paramount. You will play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing cases, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Document Preparation & Filing
• Draft, review, and file legal documents for matrimonial and family law matters
• Ensure accuracy, proper formatting, and strict compliance with court rules and deadlines

Case Management
• Maintain and organize case files (digital and physical)
• Assist with discovery, document production, and evidence management
• Track deadlines and ensure timely progression of all matters

Legal Research
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy and preparation

Attorney Support
• Provide end-to-end support from client intake through resolution
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage workflows

Office & Systems Coordination
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and internal processes
• Utilize and help optimize case management systems (e.g., LEAP, Clio)

Client Interaction
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients
• Prepare and update intake forms and maintain clear, timely communication

Qualifications

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Strong background in Family Law and/or Estate Litigation preferred

Core Skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Education & Languages
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Fluency in Korean or Spanish, in addition to English obviously, is a strong plus

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation commensurate with experience
• Collaborative Work Environment with a professional, respectful team
• Career Growth Opportunities in a firm that is actively expanding

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch break)
• Location: Fort Lee, NJ (in-person; commute required)

If you are a motivated legal professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to become a key member of our team.