Legal Assistant - Macnow & Papaleo Attorneys at Law (Colts Neck)

Position Summary

Job Description:

Boutique law firm located in Colt Neck, NJ seeking to fill a full time Paralegal position. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to ensure smooth effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. 2+ year of professional office experience preferred.


Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to RM@MACNOWLAW.COM & LHP@MACNOWLAW.COM.


Salary commensurate with experience.

-Hours are flexible. However, this is not a remote, seasonal, or summer position (This is not an internship).


 


Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.

• Dictation.

• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.

• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.

• Answer and direct phone calls.

• Maintain contact lists.

• Monitor deadlines and office calendars.

• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.

• Schedule meetings, appointments, and interviews.

• Organize paperwork.

• Maintain legal files and other relevant information in digital databases.

• Write drafts of contracts, letters, and legal documents.

• Gather information about cases.

• Assist attorneys to prepare for trials and hearings.

• Prepare and deliver affidavits.

• Perform billing and accounting duties.


 


Qualifications

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal.

• Familiarity with legal terminology, legal procedures and protocols, and court system.

• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.

• Computer literacy.

• Proficiency in English.

• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.

• Notary preferred.


Additional Information

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching

• Flexible schedule

• Free parking

• Health insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid sick time off

• Paid time off

Job Location: Colts Neck, NJ

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply: Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to RM@MACNOWLAW.COM & LHP@MACNOWLAW.COM


PK 3/20/2026


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