Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Real Estate Law) Jobs in Mullica Hill, NJ at Hoffman DiMuzio
About us
Hoffman DiMuzio is one of South Jersey’s largest full service law firm. Over our 40 years working with and for our community we have established, and are fully committed to maintaining a benchmark of excellence in our industry.
Our work environment includes modern, professional office settings where teams of attorneys and support staff work in specialized areas to serve the needs of our clients.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team in our Real Estate/Estate/Corporation department in our Mullica Hill, NJ, office. The ideal candidate will bring their knowledge and experience to the firm to provide effective administrative support to attorney(s) in our Real Estate department. Experience in estates and corporation law is a plus. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 3 years (more preferred) experience in Real Estate/Estate/Corporation law. Resumes without the required New Jersey law experience will not be considered.
Pay scale is wide, as we are open to different levels of experience and education, which will dictate the salary which we can offer.
Duties
– Upon direction of an attorney, to prepare legal documents such as real estate contracts, deeds and mortgages.
– Coordinate communication and scheduling between attorneys and clients.
– Communicate and coordinate with clients and third parties to assist in completing tasks necessary to facilitate and culminate real estate transactions.
– Assist in the management of real estate files, under the direction of attorneys.
– Schedule appointments, phone calls, and other meetings for the attorney with clients and relevant third parties.
– Transcribe dictations and correspondence..
– File and record documents with municipal, county, and state entities.
Experience
– Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in New Jersey real estate law is strictly required.
– Strong organizational skills, with the ability to not only prioritize tasks efficiently for yourself, but to help manage the caseload of your supervising attorney.
– Excellent clerical skills including typing, filing, data entry, and complete familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook (Excel preferred).
– Ability to transcribe legal documents accurately.
Preferred Skills
– Familiarity with the following areas of law: Residential Real Estate transactions, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, and Land Use are highly desirable.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legal field and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Real Estate: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Location:
- Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Real Estate Law)
Company: Hoffman DiMuzio
Location: Mullica Hill, NJ
