Legal Assistant/Secretary

Overview
Braff, Harris & Sukoneck is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join its firm. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of Legal assistant experience in defense litigation and specifically, navigating the NJ and NY state and federal courts, strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of filing legal documents in NJ and NY state and federal courts, including through PACER/ECF/NYSCEF.
• Experience drafting documents.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to shifting priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product.
• Flexibility in handling work assignments and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Experience ordering and organizing medical records.
• Experience preparing and organizing litigation file to provide to experts for review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
• Knowledge of Practice Master (preferred not required – willing to train)

About the Firm:

Braff, Harris & Sukoneck is a medium sized firm with offices in Florham Park, New Jersey and New York, New York. The firm is looking for a Paralegal/Assistant to work at their Florham Park office.

​We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Braff, Harris & Sukoneck in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.98 - $335.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Florham Park, NJ 07932