Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Criminal Law

Location: Livingston, NJ



Work Arrangement: On-site 5 Days/Week



Employment Type: Full-Time



Salary: $95,000/year







Vendor Fee: 9%



Estimated Pay: $8550



Payment Terms: Net 90 Days



Replacement Guarantee: 90 Days 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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience within a criminal defense law firm environment.

• Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures and legal systems .

• Experience handling billable legal tasks.

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.