Legal Secretary Part Time/Full Time

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 3-5 days a week, 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Personal Injury Litigation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (Required)

Work Location: In person