Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Hackensack, NJ)

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established law firm in Hackensack, NJ to identify an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide immediate support during a staffing transition.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and respected legal team while supporting attorneys in a variety of practice areas.

The firm is seeking a seasoned legal professional with strong litigation experience who can quickly step in, learn new systems, and assist attorneys with day-to-day legal support.

Start Date: July 31, 2026 (Immediate Need) Location: Hackensack, NJ Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: Minimum One-Month Assignment with Potential Extension Work Environment: 100% On-Site Pay Rate: 25–32 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file legal documents
• Manage case files and maintain document organization
• Handle electronic court filings and related litigation support activities
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, hearings, and case management tasks
• Assist with document production and discovery preparation
• Support civil litigation, commercial litigation, real estate, trusts and estates, and related matters
• Maintain documents within NetDocuments (NetDocs) and other firm systems

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal required

• Litigation experience strongly preferred

• Experience with e-filing and court filing systems required

• Familiarity with New Jersey court procedures preferred

• Experience supporting civil litigation matters

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly

• NetDocuments (NetDocs) experience preferred

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines

• Preferred Experience

• Civil Litigation

• Commercial Litigation

• Real Estate Matters

• Trusts & Estates

• Criminal Law Support

• Family Law (helpful but not the primary focus)

• Opportunity

• If you are a tech-savvy legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and can hit the ground running, we encourage you to apply.