Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Florham Park, NJ

Law Firm

Florham Park, NJ

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Florham Park, NJ

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal assistance in defense litigation, with a focus on navigating NJ and NY state and federal courts.
- File legal documents in NJ and NY state and federal courts efficiently, utilizing systems like PACER/ECF/NYSCEF.
- Draft legal documents with precision and ensure accuracy.
- Manage projects effectively, demonstrating strong planning and organizational skills.
- Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities as needed.
- Pay close attention to detail to maintain a high level of accuracy in work products.
- Flexibly handle work assignments and assist in various tasks as required.
- Assist in trial preparations, with trial experience being a beneficial asset.
- Order and organize medical records as needed for legal proceedings.
- Prepare and organize litigation files for expert review.
- Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently, with additional knowledge of Practice Master being preferable but not mandatory.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, specifically in defense litigation.
- Experience in NJ and NY state and federal courts is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with filing systems like PACER/ECF/NYSCEF is essential.
- Previous experience in drafting legal documents and managing litigation files.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a pay range of to per hour.
- Expected working hours are 40 per week.

Benefits:
- The position includes various benefits such as a 401(k) plan, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and primarily based in Florham Park, NJ, with a hybrid remote work arrangement.
- The law firm will not entertain resumes from external agencies or recruiters, and no compensation will be provided for recruitment assistance.
- The law firm is medium-sized, with offices located in Florham Park, New Jersey, and New York, New York.