Legal Assistant (Criminal Defense & Municipal Court Cases) New Jersey

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $15-$20 hourly

Legal Assistant Criminal Defense & Municipal Court Cases The Bianchi Law Group, LLC | Parsippany, NJ | Full-Time

Can you imagine going to work every day knowing your attention to detail and organizational skills are directly helping people through the most difficult moments of their lives?

The Bianchi Law Group, LLC is a team of former prosecutors who aggressively fight the government when our clients are charged with crimes. We handle indictable criminal defense, domestic violence restraining orders, and municipal court cases including DWI/DUI throughout the State of New Jersey.

Led by a former head county prosecutor and a former major crimes prosecutor both certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Criminal Trial Attorneys our team operates with Compassion, Courage, and Commitment in everything we do.

We are growing, and we need someone who can grow with us.

Who We Need

Our attorneys and paralegals are in the trenches every day preparing for hearings and trials. We need a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who can work alongside our team to organize, review, and prepare case materials from intake through verdict.

This is not a passive file-management role. You will be an active part of our trial preparation process someone who takes ownership, works independently, and understands that the work you do directly impacts our clients' outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Discovery Organization & Review

• Receive, organize, and catalog incoming discovery materials including police reports, body camera footage, 911 calls, photographs, and videos
• Review video evidence for relevant timestamps and events of significance
• Maintain accurate, attorney-ready discovery files for all active cases

Trial Preparation Support

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and organization of trial notebooks and exhibit binders
• Help coordinate and organize witness lists and witness preparation materials
• Work under time constraints inherent to criminal and domestic violence proceedings, which often require rapid review of extensive records

Case File Assistance

• Assist in obtaining and organizing client-provided evidence, including text messages, recordings, emails, photographs, surveillance footage, and social media records
• Help attorneys identify relevant evidence for hearings and trials
• Support the paralegal team with case management tasks as needed

The Types of Cases You'll Support

• Indictable criminal defense matters
• Domestic Violence Final Restraining Order hearings in the Family Part
• Municipal court cases, including DWI/DUI

Experience with the criminal cases or the Domestic Violence Act is a significant plus but not required. We will train the right person.

Who You Are

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented you notice what others miss
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines
• Comfortable handling large volumes of materials and prioritizing effectively
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy with sensitive client information
• A team player who can work alongside attorneys and paralegals without needing to be micromanaged
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with legal software or CRM systems is a plus
• Prior experience in a law office, paralegal role, or legal assistant capacity is preferred

Our Office

We are located in a brand-new, state-of-the-art building at the crossroads of I-287 and I-80 in Parsippany, NJ just minutes from Morristown and Newark. Our building features a gym, golf simulator, arcade games, and large common areas. It's a great place to work.

We also maintain a satellite office in Red Bank for client meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $15$20/hour, commensurate with experience
• PTO: Paid time off plus holidays
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Employer Contribution
• Retirement: 401K with Employer Contribution

If you are a hardworking, organized professional who wants to be part of a team that fights hard for its clients every single day, we want to hear from you.