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Paralegal
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: 3444 Quakerbridge Plaza Rd, Bldg 12B, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Lunch: 30 minutes (unpaid)
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.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
Education:
- 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:
- 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.
Skills and Competencies:
- 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $24
