Legal Assistant or Paralegal - Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant or Paralegal - Family Law

Established (35+ years) Premier Plaintiff Firm Seeking Legal Assistant or Junior Paralegal in Freehold, NJ

An established plaintiff medical malpractice firm based in Freehold, NJ with over 35 years in practice is seeking a tech-savvy Legal Assistant or Junior Paralegal with strong administrative and clerical experience to join their team in-office four days a week with one remote day. This firm is nationally recognized and growing their family law department - they have a fully paperless environment utilizing NEOS and a proprietary AI platform.

Offer:

Salary range: $40,000-$60,000 depending on experience

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous paid time off, with additional PTO opportunities at the end of the year

1-day remote flexibility

Opportunities for professional development and exposure to advanced legal technology

Qualifications:

Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience

Administrative and clerical experience within a law firm or legal department

Paralegal certificate is a plus

Strong technical proficiency; comfort using multiple digital platforms (NEOS experience a plus)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to interact professionally with experts, clients, and court personnel

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys on plaintiff medical malpractice cases

Assist with case organization, document management, and scheduling deadlines

Communicate with courts, experts, and clients to ensure smooth case progression

Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, filings, and supporting documents

Maintain accurate and organized digital case files within NEOS and other platforms

Support trial preparation and litigation team needs

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/15/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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