Paralegal

Bergen County Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Experienced paralegal.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join a successful and growing law firm. We require that candidates have 3-5 years of current law office experience.

Candidates who do not have the specified experience will not be considered.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines; attention to detail; excellent time management skills and strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage files from start to finish on matters concerning Land Use, Zoning, & Construction, Commercial & Residential Real Estate.
• Work on such files includes.
• Preparing zoning and planning board applications and public notices.
• Communicating and coordinating with various State agencies and local building and zoning departments.
• Reviewing contracts and preparing amendments to same, order/review title searches, order/review surveys.
• Preparing hearing/trial binders and exhibits.
• Forming LLC’s and associated company documents such as operating agreements and resolutions.
• Reviewing mortgage commitments and gathering the documents necessary to satisfy lender requirements.
• Drafting Complaints and Answers and filing same with the NJ Superior Court.
• Perform a variety of administrative functions such as gathering materials from other professionals such as engineering and architectural plans, scheduling of meetings, preparation of meeting materials, drafting engagement letters, and other correspondences.
• Manage the attorney’s daily calendar of appointments, meetings, and conferences.
• Oversee and communicate internal and client due dates to meet important deadlines.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and think ahead, as well as anticipate the needs of the attorney and client; excellent listening skills, ability to follow directions, and attention to detail.
• Have experience with time entry (timeslips), with an aptitude for expanding their knowledge of these tasks and associated programs

Qualifications:

· Paralegal Certificate Required

· 3-5 years of law firm experience a, preferably in Real Estate or Land-Use.

· Highly organized, resourceful, and reliable.

· Experience working independently, within cross-functional teams, in a collaborative environment;

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment;

Interested candidates must email their resume and cover letter.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Clearance of standard background check is required before an offer of employment.

Job Type: Full-time (on-site)