Paralegal

We are hiring a Paralegal (Discharge Unit) for one of our clients in Hamilton, NJ.

Job Description:

The Office of the Public Guardian is the court-appointed guardian for incapacitated adults over the age of 60 in New Jersey. Our mission is to safeguard the rights, dignity, and well-being of our clients by ensuring they receive the necessary care and support.

We are currently seeking a Discharge Unit Paralegal to manage responsibilities related to discharging OPG from legal guardianship. This may involve cases where a client has been restored to capacity or assisting in estate administration.

Examples of work:

The Discharge Unit Paralegal will be responsible for performing the following functions:

• Conduct legal research and analyze areas of concern related to OPG’s responsibilities.
• Assist in drafting memoranda, pleadings, and correspondence to agencies, courts, and other parties.
• Prepare formal legal documents, including complaints, motions, interrogatories, and other court-related filings.
• Conduct reviews of legal decisions and evaluate their relevance or precedential value.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Organize and maintain legal information and records for accessibility and retrieval.
• Collaborate with attorneys to provide legal support, including estate administration and interactions with New Jersey Surrogate and County Courts.
• Draft responses to citizen inquiries and correspondence.
• Provide guidance to clerical staff regarding legal documentation and processes.
• Utilize electronic and manual systems for document management and recordkeeping.

Skills required:

• Knowledge of fundamental legal principles and procedures.
• Ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with New Jersey statutes, regulations, and court procedures.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to interpret legal publications, laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic information systems and legal databases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and take direction from attorneys.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with estate management and administration.
• Familiarity with legal technology and document management systems.

Education required:

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or as a Legal Assistant from an accredited college or university.
• OR an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Certificate of Proficiency in Paralegal Studies.

Experience required:

• Previous paralegal experience in a law firm, legal department, or public/private organization focused on legal research, enforcement, litigation, or related fields.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings and legal documents.
• Experience in estate management and familiarity with New Jersey Surrogate and County Courts is required.

Work hours:

• Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm OR 8:30am-5:00pm
• Lunch: half hour (unpaid)

About Us:

We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting, you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Hamilton, NJ 08619 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamilton, NJ 08619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24