Top 330 Legal secretary Jobs in New Jersey

Estate & Guardianship Litigation Paralegal
Confidential —Moorestown, NJ
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Senior Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant -Corporate & Commercial Real Estate
Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. —Township of Lawrence, NJ
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal/ Front Office
CONFIDENATIAL —Long Beach, NJ
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Editing
- Entry level
- Health insurance
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Menar & Menar, Attorneys at Law —New Brunswick, NJ
- $17 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Paid time off
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13d
Legal Administrative Assistant (Document Production Specialist)
Archer and Greiner —Hackensack, NJ
- $60,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Legal Assistant
Goldenberg Mackler law firm —Northfield, NJ
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Typing
- In-person
- Entry level
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Legal Assistant
Connell Foley LLP —Roseland, NJ
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Confidential —Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- $65,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Paralegal
Gottlieb and Greenspan —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Law Clerk
Law Office of Alexander Schachtel —Jersey City, NJ
- $75,000 - $115,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
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Legal Assistant
Tesser & Cohen —Hackensack, NJ
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Legal Assistant
Michael Bateman Attorney at Law —Toms River, NJ
- $16 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Computer literacy
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2d
Part-Time Legal Assistant, Trust & Estates
Confidential —Cherry Hill, NJ
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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4d
Litigation Legal Assistant - Civil Defense
McGivney, Kluger, Clark & Intoccia —Livingston, NJ
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Health savings account
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Senior Patent Secretary
Experis —Roseland, NJ
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Legal Assistant
Sherwood, Johnson & Poles —Wyckoff, NJ
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
AllStar Staffing Group —Morristown, NJ
- $30 - $45 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Personal Injury Law Firm —Passaic, NJ
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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5d
Legal Administrative Assistant
Dentons —Short Hills, NJ
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Legal Secretary
Lewis Brisbois —Newark, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Estate & Guardianship Litigation Paralegal

Confidential
Moorestown, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Teamwork
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Paralegal Studies
High school diploma or GED
Attention to detail
Certified Notary Public
Legal case management
Associate's degree
Paralegal Certificate
Managing litigation projects

Full Job Description

Location: Moorestown, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Estate & Guardianship Litigation Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join our growing Trusts & Estates practice. This position will primarily focus on supporting attorneys in estate litigation, will contests, fiduciary litigation, guardianship matters, and related court proceedings, while also providing assistance with estate administration/probate and estate planning matters as needed.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple deadlines, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of assigned matters while maintaining excellent communication with attorneys, clients, and staff.

Primary ResponsibilitiesEstate & Guardianship Litigation

Assist attorneys in all phases of estate, trust, fiduciary, and guardianship litigation.
Draft pleadings, motions, certifications, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
Prepare court filings and monitor litigation deadlines.
Organize and maintain litigation files, exhibits, and case management systems.
Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
Review and summarize medical records, financial records, and other case-related documents.
Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Estate Administration & Probate Support

Assist with probate and estate administration matters from opening through final distribution.
Prepare probate documents, inventories, accountings, releases, and related filings.
Coordinate asset collection and communication with financial institutions and beneficiaries.
Assist with inheritance tax filings and related estate administration tasks.

Estate Planning Support

Assist with preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and related estate planning documents.
Coordinate document execution appointments and maintain estate planning files.
Communicate with clients regarding document preparation and follow-up requirements.

Qualifications Required

3–5 years of experience as an Estate Litigation Paralegal, Estate Litigation Legal Secretary, Trust & Estates Paralegal, or similar role.
Experience supporting estate litigation, fiduciary litigation, guardianship proceedings, or contested probate matters.
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation deadlines.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred

Experience with New Jersey estate and guardianship litigation.
Familiarity with probate and estate administration procedures.
Experience preparing estate planning documents.
Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Team-oriented and willing to collaborate with attorneys and staff.
Professional, dependable, and client-focused.
Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with estate litigation, guardianship matters, probate administration, and/or estate planning.

We are seeking a long-term team member who is passionate about helping clients navigate complex estate and guardianship matters while providing exceptional service and support.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Estate Litigation: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Moorestown, NJ 08057 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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