Legal Assistant

Role: Legal Assistant Status: Perm roleLocation: Cherry Hill, NJ - 100% onsite Pay Rate: $23hourKeys to the role:Great Entry Level Legal Assistant role with a major Law FirmRecent grad with Bachelor degreeInterest in the legal fieldMinimum 2 year commitmentMon Thru Fri, 9a to 5p, 35 hours a weekPay Rate - $23hourOverview: This role will assist the attorney(s) with the day-to-day tasks of the project... providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; research, and file organization.Responsibilities and DutiesSpeaks with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to terviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.Develops and maintains records on specific cases.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsA bachelor's degree is preferred, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus.Adept at learning and using legal software.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment

Created: 2025-02-21