Legal Assistant (Criminal Defense & Municipal Court Cases) – New Jersey
About The Position
The Bianchi Law Group, LLC is a team of former prosecutors specializing in indictable criminal defense, domestic violence restraining orders, and municipal court cases, including DWI/DUI, throughout New Jersey. Led by New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys, the firm operates with Compassion, Courage, and Commitment. They are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to actively support their attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings and trials. This role involves organizing, reviewing, and preparing case materials from intake through verdict, taking ownership, and working independently, understanding the direct impact on client outcomes.
Requirements
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines
- Comfortable handling large volumes of materials and prioritizing effectively
- Discreet, professional, and trustworthy with sensitive client information
- A team player who can work alongside attorneys and paralegals without needing to be micromanaged
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Experience with criminal cases or the Domestic Violence Act
- Experience with legal software or CRM systems
- Prior experience in a law office, paralegal role, or legal assistant capacity
Responsibilities
- Receive, organize, and catalog incoming discovery materials including police reports, body camera footage, 911 calls, photographs, and videos
- Review video evidence for relevant timestamps and events of significance
- Maintain accurate, attorney-ready discovery files for all active cases
- Assist attorneys with the preparation and organization of trial notebooks and exhibit binders
- Help coordinate and organize witness lists and witness preparation materials
- Work under time constraints inherent to criminal and domestic violence proceedings, which often require rapid review of extensive records
- Assist in obtaining and organizing client-provided evidence, including text messages, recordings, emails, photographs, surveillance footage, and social media records
- Help attorneys identify relevant evidence for hearings and trials
- Support the paralegal team with case management tasks as needed
Benefits
- Paid time off plus holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with Employer Contribution
- 401K with Employer Contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
