Paralegal - (Howell, NJ)

Paralegal SUMMARY: The paralegal assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in criminal, civil or administrative law. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform legal and factual research Perform records research Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material Organize and analyze info Cross-check and validate details Prepare written reports Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions Prepare correspondence Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy Build and maintain databases and files Organize and track case files Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations Maintain law library Co-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery Locate and interview witnesses Help with trial preparation including witness lists