Role: Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Pay: Up to $65,000/yr (depending on experience)
Office Location: Jersey City, NJ 07311
This is a HYBRID ROLE (Mondays & Fridays are WFH days)
Join a dynamic team at a leading national litigation risk management and mass tort defense firm! With a passion for superior work product, exceptional client service, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community service, we are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support our attorneys in delivering outstanding results for Fortune 500 clients across industries such as energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide secretarial support to multiple attorneys.
• Assist paralegals with administrative and non-billable tasks as assigned.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• Utilize e-filing systems and demonstrate familiarity with state, local, and federal court processes.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, including court deadlines and appointments.
• Organize and maintain up-to-date legal documents.
• Conduct research for information requests.
• Prepare materials for depositions, court appearances, meetings, and hearings.
• Ensure court documents are filed accurately and on time.
• Track and record attorney billable hours.
• Arrange travel and process expense reimbursements for attorneys.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Manage office supplies and perform various administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.