Legal Assistant

A legal services firm in Jesey City, NJ is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new Legal Assistant to their team.Responsibilities:The Legal Assistant will be responsible for:Administrative support duties including answering telephones, scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for future events and deadlines, documents, e-mails, and other related materialsTrack matters which are in process and maintains both centralized office files in digital and where appropriate paper formatsReview correspondence and proof-read documents for grammar, punctuation, exhibits, and enclosuresE-filing in NJ, NY, and federal eCourtsHandle and manage cases with large volumes of documents and frequent filingsPreparation and execution of documents, correspondence, cover sheets and reports, and distribution of such documentsEnter daily timesheets of attorney's activities by client and matterPrepare monthly billing, close out files, and maintain tracking systemPerform other duties as assigned by attorneys and administrative personnelQualifications:3-5 years of experience in a law firm environmentAbility to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlinesAbility to work well independently as well as effectively within a teamExcellent interpersonal skills, problem solving and oral and written communication skillsAbility to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Created: 2024-10-19