Job Description
Top National Law firm has immediate opening for experienced Legal Assistant for their growing NJ office, excellent benefits and room to grow.
The Legal Assistant will be assigned to support Principals and Associates in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, and Employment Litigation Groups. Hours are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position is required to be onsite 5 days a week.
• Organize case files and documents.
• Draft correspondence.
• Case tracking/docketing and scheduling.
• Obtain, analyze and summarize case records.
• Prepare depositions, exhibits and trial binders.
• Finalize E-Filings.
• Interact with firm personnel, clients, outside counsel, and court personnel.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
• Ensure invoices are sent out in a timely manner.
• Responsible for attorney time entry.
• Assistant with attorney CLE tracking.
• A minimum of 3+ years’ legal experience in commercial litigation or personal injury preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills are critical to be successful in this role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Document management technology experience preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A minimum of a 4-year college degree or work experience equivalent.
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple tasks for a very busy practice.