Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal Law

Location: Livingston, NJ
Work Arrangement: On-site – 5 Days/Week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000/year

About the Organization

The organization is an established New Jersey law firm providing legal representation and support across criminal law matters. The firm is committed to delivering professional, client-focused legal services and maintaining a high standard of legal preparation, case management, and advocacy. The team works closely with clients and legal professionals to effectively manage complex and time-sensitive criminal matters.

Position Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal Law to support attorneys with criminal law matters and daily legal operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting New Jersey criminal matters, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.

Client-Mandated Requirements

• Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience – REQUIRED

• Spanish bilingual – REQUIRED

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal supporting criminal law matters

• Must be able to work independently, multitask, and take initiative

• Microsoft Word proficiency – REQUIRED

• Must be available to work full-time, 5 days/week onsite in Livingston, NJ

• No hybrid or remote option

• Candidates without verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience will NOT be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative and paralegal support for criminal law matters.

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, documentation, and legal filings.

• Manage case files, records, and confidential client information.

• Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

• Coordinate with clients, courts, and other legal parties.

• Maintain accurate case information and track deadlines.

• Support attorneys with day-to-day case management.

• Manage multiple priorities accurately and professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience.

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in criminal law.

• Strong understanding of criminal law processes and legal documentation.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bilingual in Spanish – REQUIRED.

• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Livingston, NJ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a criminal defense law firm environment.

• Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures and legal systems.

• Experience handling billable legal tasks.

Important Submission Guidelines

Candidates must meet all mandatory requirements, particularly verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience, Spanish bilingual proficiency, Microsoft Word proficiency, and availability for a full-time onsite schedule in Livingston, NJ.

Candidates without verifiable New Jersey criminal law experience will not be considered.