Paralegal

Job Description

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)