Legal Assistant
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Roseland, New Jersey, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Full description
FULL TIME | ONSITE
We are hiring for both Junior and Senior Legal Assistants for our client, a well-established law firm based in Roseland, NJ. The firm specializes in various practice areas including public finance, land use, litigation, and more. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and they offer a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to thrive. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings options.
Salary for the position ranges from $55,000 to $80,000 per year depending on experience.
The Legal Assistant will support a team of attorneys across multiple practice areas, including litigation, land use, redevelopment, and affordable housing. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant position
- Calendaring
- Scanning documents and doing mailings
- General administrative activities
- Coordinating attorney calendars, scheduling meetings and calls
- Processing time entries for attorneys and submitting expense reports
- Maintaining and organizing client files in NetDocs or similar document management systems
- Answering phones in a professional and timely manner
- Supporting attorneys in various legal tasks across multiple practice areas
Requirements for the Legal Assistant position
- 1+ years of experience supporting attorneys. 3+ years for the more senior role.
- Experience in redevelopment & land use is a plus for the senior position
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, NetDocs, iTimeKeep or similar time-entry software
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- High attention to detail and ability to proofread documents
Why This Is A Great Opportunity
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement savings
- On-site gym and other wellness benefits
- Diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued
- Chance to gain experience in multiple practice areas including litigation, land use, and public finance