Legal Assistant (Criminal Defense & Municipal Court Cases) – New Jersey
About The Position
The Bianchi Law Group, LLC is a team of former prosecutors who aggressively fight the government when our clients are charged with crimes. We handle indictable criminal defense, domestic violence restraining orders, and municipal court cases — including DWI/DUI — throughout the State of New Jersey. Led by a former head county prosecutor and a former major crimes prosecutor — both certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Criminal Trial Attorneys — our team operates with Compassion, Courage, and Commitment in everything we do. We are growing, and we need someone who can grow with us. Our attorneys and paralegals are in the trenches every day preparing for hearings and trials. We need a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who can work alongside our team to organize, review, and prepare case materials from intake through verdict. This is not a passive file-management role. You will be an active part of our trial preparation process — someone who takes ownership, works independently, and understands that the work you do directly impacts our clients' 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 the criminal cases or the Domestic Violence Act is a significant plus
- Experience with legal software or CRM systems is a plus
- Prior experience in a law office, paralegal role, or legal assistant capacity is preferred
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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
