Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

CSI Group Law Firm is a rapidly expanding, family-owned legal practice headquartered in Wall, NJ. We specialize in providing comprehensive services for individuals, families, and businesses, including trust, will, and estate planning, employment law, corporate and business law, and real estate law.

With over 20 locations across New Jersey and New York, CSI Group Law is establishing itself as a leader in the legal industry, rapidly gaining market share and becoming a household name, particularly in New Jersey. Our firm offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where legal professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking ambitious, career-driven legal professionals who are eager to join our team and contribute to our continued growth. At CSI Group Law, we prioritize promoting from within, providing opportunities for rapid career advancement and personal growth. If you're a legal professional looking to take your career to the next level in a firm dedicated to excellence and expansion, CSI Group Law is the perfect place for you.

We are seeking a full time paralegal to join our growing firm.

SUMMARY: The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients; research and appointment preparation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned projects
• Drafts legal documents including wills, trusts, estate planning, real estate transactions, etc Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves client files, which may include financial documents, outdated wills and other personal documents, depositions, pleadings, and other items
• Organizes client conferences and attorney meetings
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics to help coordinate case preparation.
• Assists attorneys with client appointments preparation, note taking during appointments, act as witness to various signing
• Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences and dispositions; and anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Some related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

***Competitive compensation in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.