Legal Secretary Hybrid

About us

We are professional and client oriented.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Safe work environment
• Casual work attire

LEGAL SECRETARY

The Law Firm of Rabb, Hamill, P.A., located in Woodbridge, NJ is looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. The candidate should have a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years in Personal Injury litigation with knowledge of court pleadings and discovery; familiarity with filing and retrieving legal pleadings online is a must, trial preparation, correspondence, scanning and mail procedures. Must have proficiency in Corel Word Perfect, Outlook and Time Matters. The individual must be able to work full time, be able to work independently, while understanding the critical importance of team work.

Essential Functions:

• Calendar – Calendar litigation and other deadlines. Maintain attorney calendar, including scheduling attorney conferences within the office.
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Manage a high volume of cases and meet stringent deadlines.
• File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents.
• File documents with the court ahead of deadlines.
• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.
• Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.
• Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to multitask and manage a high volume of case-work.
• Must be able to meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be Proficient in Corel Word Perfect, Time Matters and Outlook.
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in Personal Injury trial litigation with knowledge of state and local court pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with state e-filing and e-service.
• Must have experience with correspondence, scanning and mail procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of accuracy.
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Courteous and professional demeanor.
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other staff members.
• Strong sense of discretion.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a consistent method of organization.

We offer a competitive salary

Immediate opening. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Personal Injury Litigation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodbridge, NJ 07095