NextChapter
← Search all jobs

Paralegal (Tax Appeal)- 3697897

AMS Legal Staffing

Fairfield, NJ · Posted October 22, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at AMS Legal Staffing

More in New Jersey job market · All Paralegal jobs (506) · Legal jobs

More roles at AMS Legal Staffing

Similar jobs

Legal jobs in the rankings

Rankings about legal jobs

Legal jobs · Top Legal employers · All rankings

Pay compared with the market

This listing does not state pay. Across 166 open paralegal listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $95,000 and the median is $80,000.

Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.

Paralegal salaries by state · Check your own pay

How AI is used in this kind of work

Among paralegals and legal assistants, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for paralegals and legal assistants: 29% (some).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

About the job

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.