Legal Assistant - Not Remote

Boutique law firm located in Colt Neck, NJ seeking to fill a full-time legal assistant position.

*Salary commensurate with experience*

This is not a remote, seasonal, or summer position. This is not an internship.

We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

• 1+ year of professional office experience required.
• 2+ year of professional office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.
• Dictation.
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Maintain contact lists.
• Monitor deadlines and office calendars.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and interviews.
• Organize paperwork.
• Maintain legal files and other relevant information in digital databases.
• Write drafts of contracts, letters, and legal documents.
• Gather information about cases.
• Assist attorneys to prepare for trials and hearings.
• Prepare and deliver affidavits.
• Perform billing and accounting duties.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, legal procedures and protocols, and court system.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Notary preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Law Office: 1 year (Required)
• Professional Office: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colts Neck, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person