Paralegal (Tax Appeal)- 3697897

Job Title: Paralegal (Tax Appeal)

Location: Fairfield, NJ 07004

Salary/Payrate: $80K-$85K annually bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Onsite

Term: Contract to Hire (Converts to Permanent Employment in 3-6
months)

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: $500 referral fee – should your referral start with
our client

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a Paralegal on a contract to hire basis at
their offices in Fairfield, NJ 07004. The role will be on a
contract basis for the initial 3-6 months before converting to
permanent at an annual salary of $80K to $85K.

The Paralegal supports attorneys by managing a variety of tasks
related to case preparation, legal research, and document
management, and works under the supervision of the Managing
Paralegal. The role requires excellent organizational skills,
attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal
processes to ensure the efficient handling of cases.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct legal research and gather relevant statutes and other
legal information.
* Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and
correspondence.
* Prepare case summaries, appeals, reports, and analyses for
attorney review and clients.
* Assist in the preparation of trial documents, exhibits, and
witness lists.
* Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring compliance with
firm protocols and legal standards.
* File legal documents with courts and maintain records of court
filings.
* Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, and
external parties as well as staff and Managing Paralegal.
* Manage case calendars, including court dates, deadlines, and
attorney meetings.
* Support attorneys for hearings, meetings and trial preparation.

Competencies:

* Able to draft appeals, pleadings, and correspondence.
* Prepares case files and trial materials with accuracy.
* Manages deadlines and maintains organized case calendars.
* Files documents with courts and maintains filing systems.
* Coordinates effectively with attorneys, clients, and third
parties.
* Supports attorneys in hearings, discovery, and trial
preparation.
* Conducts legal research and compiles case law and statutes.

Requirements:

* Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or
equivalent experience.
* Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* 4-6 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm.
* Proficient in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw,
LexisNexis).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.