Job Openings Legal Assistant

About the job Legal Assistant

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