Legal Jobs in Pearl River

We are seeking a motivated land use associate attorney to join a highly respected boutique law firm's team near Paramus, NJ. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience with municipal land use, zoning, permitting, and administrative hearings in New Jersey, strong client-facing skills, and an ability to manage matter workflow efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment, and municipal agencies in New Jersey.
• Prepare and file applications, variances, site plan materials, and municipal permit packages.
• Draft and negotiate land use-related agreements, escrow/land development conditions, covenants, and consent orders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on municipal land use statutes, local ordinances, and case law.
• Advise developers, property owners, municipalities, and institutional clients on compliance, due diligence, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare hearing materials, witness examinations, and legal arguments; present at hearings.
• Assist with land use litigation, municipal appeals, and administrative enforcement matters.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants; manage discovery and case/document organization.
• Maintain client communications and assist partners in business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years practicing land use, zoning, municipal law, or closely related area.
• Admission to the New Jersey bar preferred; NJ bar-eligible candidates will be considered.
• Practical experience with planning/zoning board procedures, variances, site plans, and municipal permitting.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor, client-service orientation, and collaborative teamwork.
• Familiarity with local land use ordinances, the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), and relevant NJ case law preferred.

Black Marjieh & Sanford is looking for our forward-thinking, collaborative, and creative law firm to round out our growing team of passionate and innovative attorneys. Our guiding principle is to foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment that inspires excellence.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience.

• Civil defense litigation lawyer or counsel experienced in the areas of Construction Law, including New York Labor Law, as well as Professional Liability.

• NEW YORK STATE BAR ADMISSION REQUIRED - NJ/Connecticut Dual Admission with NY Preferred (All applicants must be admitted and in good standing to practice law in NY.)

• Exceptional research, writing, organization, and client relations skills.

• Desire to be part of a growing, supportive, and enthusiastic team that achieves success together.

• Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, and time entry

• Volleyball, Karaoke and/or softball skills will be considered.

It's our people who drive us forward, and we are looking for someone who both meets our qualifications and comfortably fits our culture of caring deeply, continuously learning, respecting diverse perspectives, and having fun together while working hard. Candidates should think strategically and must work well as a team, as well as possess experience and skills in serving clients successfully.

• Competitive salary range of $90k - $130k and benefits package.
• Hybrid Work Location

WE ARE NOT UTILIZING THIRD-PARTY PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

Mid-size national civil litigation and insurance defense firm seeking to hire a 5+ year Legal Secretary and a 3+ year Junior Secretary, who works well individually and as part of a legal team, and is willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm.

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, well-organized Legal Secretary and Junior Secretary to support our partner-level lawyers.

Must be detail oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and able to commute to our office.

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Minimum of 3+ years of previous Insurance Defense experience in a law firm required.

Position Requirements

· At least 3+ years of experience in litigation in either New York or New Jersey courts, experience with both is a plus.

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team oriented.

· Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills and professional appearance.

· Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and deadlines in New Jersey and New York.

· Be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel

The firm also offers a full benefits package including:

• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• Long-term disability,
• Life insurance,
• Industry leading technology,
• 401k,
• Bar dues,
• CLE expenses,
• Robust marketing department,
• Dedicated internal IT department.

Please send your resume with salary requirement. Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal supports litigation attorneys and the paralegal team, with a primary focus on discovery and trial preparation. This role also provides administrative support across a variety of litigation-related tasks. The candidate must be flexible and available to work overtime as business needs require. This is a hybrid position and may occasionally require travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of legal filings, briefing, and cite-checking/Bluebooking standards; applies best practices to ensure accuracy and consistency in formal papers and legal memoranda
• Responsible for federal court e-filing and related procedural requirements
• Conducts factual research and development using electronic research tools; coordinates with external vendors as needed
• Supports trial preparation efforts, including creation of trial notebooks, organization of exhibits, coordination of witness schedules, and maintenance of trial calendars and deadlines
• Works with external platforms to download, organize, and store data using established file-naming conventions
• Proofreads briefs and other legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and compliance
• Drafts routine correspondence and memoranda
• Maintains and updates document databases and case files
• Assists with project-based assignments and performs additional duties as required

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with a professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and change effectively

Qualifications & Prior Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• 8–10 years of experience supporting complex litigation matters; law firm experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with e-filing systems and litigation support tools such as Relativity, Lexis, and Westlaw
• Exceptional computer and internet research skills, with the ability to quickly learn new software applications

Company Description

Berkovitch & Bouskila, PLLC is a rapidly growing firm specializing in Alternative Business Financial Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Collections, and Commercial Real Estate Transactions. We are committed to providing excellent legal services to our clients and enhancing our team's professional growth. Our firm is known for its dynamic and supportive work environment.

Judgment Enforcement

• Conduct asset searches and investigations using public records, proprietary databases, bank subpoenas, social-media research, UCC filings, and other investigative tools.
• Prepare and file enforcement documents, including:
• Restraining notices
• Turnover motions
• Information subpoenas
• Property executions and income executions
• Bank and third-party subpoenas
• Orders to show cause
• Coordinate with process servers, marshals, sheriffs, and out-of-state agents to effect levies and executions.
• Track and calendar deadlines, return dates, and compliance requirements for all enforcement actions.
• Maintain judgment ledgers and update recovery status in internal systems.

Judgment Domestication

• Prepare and file foreign judgment domestication packages under:
• Full Faith & Credit / UEFJA
• Sister-state and federal judgment procedures
• Coordinate local counsel as needed for states requiring special filings.
• Monitor and follow up on clerk filings, docketing, and confirmation of domesticated judgments.

Document Drafting & Support

• Draft routine and advanced legal documents, including affidavits, certifications, discovery demands, proposed orders, and correspondence with courts and opposing counsel.
• Assist attorneys in preparing turnover motions, subpoenas duces tecum, bank levy packages, and garnishment applications.
• Maintain organized electronic files, document databases, and case management systems.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of paralegal experience in creditors’ rights, judgment enforcement, collections, or commercial litigation.
• Strong understanding of post-judgment procedures in New York and familiarity with multi-state domestication rules.
• Experience drafting and filing legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Excellent research skills using Westlaw/Lexis, county clerk systems, asset-search platforms, and public-record databases.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high volume of cases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal case-management systems.
• Experience with e-filing systems in NYSCEF, PACER, and other state courts.

We have an immediate need for an Office Engineer for the Design & Construction Team in Pearl RIver.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients.  LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Edison, NJ.

This role is for the NYS Offices of General Services (OGS)

The Office Engineer part of the project management team with focus on office-based project tasks:

• Document control
• Contractor payment processing
• Change order processing
• Maintain detailed project files/logs
• Taking Meeting minutes 
• RFI tracking etc.

• • Candidates shall possess a minimum of 6 years construction experience on projects over $5M, with experience in RFI tracking, contract document tracking etc.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required
  • Experienced with on-line project management software required. 
  • Able to collaborate/coordinate with clients, designers, contractors and field staff
  • Public agency experience a plus 

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment

Compensation: Minimum $75,000 - $90,000 Maximum. 

The range we provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this position is willing to pay for the advertised position.  Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at  

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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VOYlegal is partnering with a respected boutique law firm in Bergen County seeking a Commercial Litigation Partner to join its growing team.

The firm represents companies and individuals in a broad range of business and commercial disputes, including fiduciary matters, real estate litigation, probate disputes, and other complex matters The practice is sophisticated, hands-on, and deeply rooted in the local business community.

This opportunity offers:

• The ability to join an established and well-regarded litigation platform
• A collaborative group of experienced attorneys
• Meaningful involvement in firm growth and direction
• Support for servicing and expanding your own client relationships

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial litigation experience and a modest portable book of business. Equally important is an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to be part of something more personal and growth-oriented than a large institutional platform. This role is well-suited for a partner who wants something different — a firm where culture, autonomy, and long-term vision matter as much as the work itself.

Qualified candidates submit resume for consideration.

About the job

We are a boutique litigation firm specializing in litigation, commercial collections, and Judgment enforcement. seeking a senior paralegal that with minimal supervision can apply knowledge of litigation and document management as well as experience as a paralegal to provide outstanding paralegal support to attorneys managing a high volume of litigation matters..

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Legal analysis and basic legal research
• Assist with case management
• Organize and electronically file pleadings
• Support attorneys in all aspects of litigation practice
• Assist with the preparation of commencement documents of an action and discovery demands and responses
• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing motions and opposition to motions
• Mentor, and supervise junior paralegals on all matters and assignments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina, , is an eleven attorney law firm in Glen Rock, Bergen County, NJ. We are a general civil practice with a concentration in community association law and have represented more than 400 NJ condominium associations, cooperatives and HOA’s in the past 37 years.

We currently seek two outstanding attorneys with excellent academic/legal backgrounds with (1) 2+ years exp. handling collections for community associations and (2) 3+ years' experience in community association transactional work such as contract negotiation/drafting, interpretations of governing documents, advising Boards, and running annual meetings. Strong analytical/writing skills and New Jersey admission required. Litigation exp. is a plus. Significant responsibility and frequent client contact,

We are a collegial team and promote a pleasant and supportive hybrid work environment, We offer a 401K plan, health insurance, and a competitive salary.  Please email your resume to We look forward to talking with you.

Attorney II (Department of Social Services)

• Type:Rockland County Government
• Salary/Pay Rate:$92,312 /year
• Posted Date:02/04/2026 9:28 AM

The Rockland County Department of Social Services is searching for a candidate to perform professional legal work involving the representation for a municipal client in court and other legal proceedings, hearing and appeals and includes the responsibility for the preparation of legal documents.

Duties include assisting with legal matters associated with neglect or custody of clients, family court cases, surrogate court cases, estates, sale of mortgages, availability of resources for Medicaid compliance and recovery of over-payments; providing advice on legal problems associated with neglect or custody of adult clients, estates, sale of mortgages, etc.; assisting with the preparation, review and/or defense of petitions for temporary custody of neglected or abused children, petitions for agency adoptions, establishing paternity, establishing and enforcing child support and related work, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a license to practice law in New York State and one year of experience in the practice of law. Must provide a current certificate of good standing.

Special Requirement:

License to practice law in the State of New York must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title.

Other Requirements and Information:

• Candidate must be a legal resident of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
• This is a competitive class position in Civil Service for which the candidate will be required to take the appropriate Civil Service examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
• Per Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies (IRS Publication 1075, Section 5.1.1), employees with access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) must complete a background check which is favorably adjudicated. The background check will include FBI fingerprinting; a check of local law enforcement agencies where the employee has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last 5 years, and if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified results and verification of citizenship/residency. You will be required to pay for a processing fee for the fingerprinting. NOTES: (1) A criminal record does not necessarily disqualify you from employment or access to FTI. An individualized determination will be made as to how any conviction would impact suitability to handle FTI. (2) Federal guidelines require that a reinvestigation will be conducted within ten years of the date of the previous background investigation for each employee requiring access to FTI. NY law does not currently permit reinvestigation but may be changed at any time to permit reinvestigation pursuant to the federal guidelines. Please refer to the FTI policy posted on the Rockland County Department of Social Services website for further information.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $92,312 annually for a 40-hour work week
• Medical, dental and vision available
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• This position is New York State Pension eligible
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a complete Rockland County application to:

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.

Peckar & Abramson, a leading nationally recognized construction law firm, is seeking a Litigation Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with five to ten years of experience to join its River Edge, New Jersey office. Candidates should hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice in New Jersey; New York admission is a plus.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys on complex, high-profile cases in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth. Responsibilities include developing case strategies, managing matters independently, and actively participating in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Candidates should possess strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with experience litigating disputes. Construction law experience is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), life insurance, medical, dental, vision coverage, as well as FSA and HSA options. Additional benefits include discounted supplemental life insurance, a transit commuter program, and excess liability coverage.
• Professional development and personal growth opportunities are provided within a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
• The listed salary range applies exclusively to candidates who will be working or residing in New Jersey if selected for the position. Final compensation will be determined by internal salary guidelines, market benchmarks, relevant skills and experience, educational qualifications, and certifications. New Jersey Salary Range: $160,000–$210,000.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).