Civil Litigation Legal Secretary — Detail‑Driven Support

Stark & Stark P C; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with firm contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Stark & Stark in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The role emphasizes accurate document formatting, filing, scheduling, and client liaison duties in accordance with court rules and firm standards.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of law firm experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a detail-oriented, discreet approach to confidential communications.

Qualifications

• Two years of law firm experience or more.
• Experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury or complex Civil Litigation preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain discretion, judgment, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Format and revise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and filings per court rules and firm standards.
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize filings for state and federal courts, including e-filing and service, meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, client meetings, site inspections, mediations, and court appearances, including logistics.
• Professionally answer calls and act as client liaison on practice matters.
• Handle miscellaneous administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofreading, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, and general office duties.
• Process expense reimbursements as needed.
• Sort and distribute department mail.
• Handle other responsibilities as directed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stark & Stark in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The role emphasizes accurate document formatting, filing, scheduling, and client liaison duties in accordance with court rules and firm standards.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of law firm experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a detail-oriented, discreet approach to confidential communications.