Job Description

FORT LEE, NJ  

We are looking to hire an experienced paralegal or legal assistant to work on a part-time/per diem basis facilitating, analyzing, and submitting Medicaid applications with clients. This position also supports our practice areas in Estate Probate, Litigation and Real Estate. If you're hard-working and dedicated, The Law Offices of Deborah L. Pico, LLC in Fort Lee NJ is an ideal place to grow professionally. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will provide valuable support by conducting legal research, drafting documentation, and assisting with case management. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities for Paralegal/Legal Assistant

• Facilitate, analyze and submit Medicaid applications with clients
• Experience in Estate Probate and Estate Litigation preferred
• Real estate experience beneficial but not required
• Organize and maintain case files and documents
• Assist with real estate closings as needed
• Handle estate probate matters and simple estate accountings when required
• NY experience for estates and real estate a plus but not required
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and answering phone calls
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain client confidentiality
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Utilize document management systems to organize and store legal files

Qualifications for Paralegal/Legal Assistant

• Experience with Medicaid application processes highly valued
• Estate probate/litigation and real estate experience beneficial
• NY experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork skills when collaborating with attorneys and colleagues
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Superior written and oral communication skills

Job: Part Time/Per Diem

• Hourly or flat fee basis compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Not Remote - In Office Position

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to The Law Offices of Deborah L. Pico, LLC by:

• Email
• Fax: 201-947-0885
• Or apply directly through this posting

About the Firm: The Law Firm is located in Bergen County, New Jersey, with a second office in Manhattan. Deborah L. Pico is the founder of the firm and has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 1984. She has also been licensed to practice law in New York, for over 30 years. The firm is engaged in the general practice of law, concentrating in the areas of all matters relating to Residential and Commercial Real Estate including Closings, Contracts, Elder Law, Estate Planning including Wills and Trusts, Probate Matters, and Estate Litigation. We can help with these specific legal needs, as well as many, many other areas of the law.

Because we are a general practice and have handled, at one time or another, most all areas of the Law, our attorneys have the unique ability to assess your legal situation from all sides, rather than from a narrow point of view. By doing so, we can often spot and handle aspects of your case that other attorneys might miss. We can assess your legal problems from many different aspects, bringing our full experience and broad base of knowledge to you.

Generations of clients have been coming to the Law Firm over the past 40 years. We want to be your first stop for any and all of your legal matters. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of legal services for reasonable fees. We stand by our reputation for good service, communication and cost-effective problem solving, and look forward to being your attorneys for all of your legal needs.

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