Legal Assistant
Law Firm-Springfield, NJ Law Firm-Springfield, NJ Springfield, NJ Springfield, NJ Part-time Part-time $20 - $25 an hour $20 - $25 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Solo practitioner in Springfield, NJ, seeks a part-time legal assistant for busy personal injury/workers compensation/municipal court/real estate practice.
The legal assistant will provide direct support to the attorney, performing tasks including preparing correspondence, pleadings, maintaining case files, and e-filing court documents.
The ideal candidate is a great communicator, detail-oriented, and has a pleasant disposition.
(Bi-Lingual is a plus but not required) Currently staffed with a few other individuals who, despite the fast paced nature of the practice,genuinely enjoy each other as co-workers and friends.
We are, after all, a team! Job Type:
Part time but can grow to a full time position.
Responsibilities:
Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials as well e-filing documents with various courts Handles office correspondence such as communicating with clients, court staff and other counsel; responds to emails, and routinely reviews and follows up on client deadlines and calendar appointments Prepares and proofreads court documents (pleadings/motions) and correspondence prior to distribution or filing Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files.
Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.
e.
, arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.
) Develops, implements, and maintains systems to promote organization and efficiency.
Other tasks requested by the attorney to assist other team members in the office.
Qualifications:
A positive, cooperative attitude.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills with strong written communication Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred) Enjoys helping others as well as adapting to changes in workload and job responsibilities Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred) 2 years of litigation experience (preferred) Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred) Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Dropbox; CLIO law software (preferred but not required) Proven organizational skills, highly dependable, and a pleasant disposition Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Free parking Schedule:
Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Ability to commute/relocate:
Springfield, NJ:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Paralegal Certificate (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The legal assistant will provide direct support to the attorney, performing tasks including preparing correspondence, pleadings, maintaining case files, and e-filing court documents.
The ideal candidate is a great communicator, detail-oriented, and has a pleasant disposition.
(Bi-Lingual is a plus but not required) Currently staffed with a few other individuals who, despite the fast paced nature of the practice,genuinely enjoy each other as co-workers and friends.
We are, after all, a team! Job Type:
Part time but can grow to a full time position.
Responsibilities:
Assists attorneys in all phases of the litigation discovery process; helping attorneys prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials as well e-filing documents with various courts Handles office correspondence such as communicating with clients, court staff and other counsel; responds to emails, and routinely reviews and follows up on client deadlines and calendar appointments Prepares and proofreads court documents (pleadings/motions) and correspondence prior to distribution or filing Maintains and organizes physical and electronic files.
Coordinates meeting arrangements (i.
e.
, arbitrations, depositions, mediations, etc.
) Develops, implements, and maintains systems to promote organization and efficiency.
Other tasks requested by the attorney to assist other team members in the office.
Qualifications:
A positive, cooperative attitude.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills with strong written communication Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred) Enjoys helping others as well as adapting to changes in workload and job responsibilities Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred) 2 years of litigation experience (preferred) Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred) Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Dropbox; CLIO law software (preferred but not required) Proven organizational skills, highly dependable, and a pleasant disposition Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Free parking Schedule:
Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Ability to commute/relocate:
Springfield, NJ:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Paralegal Certificate (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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