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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