Front Desk Legal Assistant — Closings & Client Coordination

Law Office of Megha K. Patel, LLC; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Office of Megha K. Patel, LLC in North Brunswick, NJ seeks a friendly, organized Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator to manage the front office, answer calls, schedule closings, and keep client files moving.

You will support the attorney and paralegal with document prep, handle multiple deadlines, and represent the firm with a warm, professional tone in a small, client-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Legal assistant, paralegal support, or office coordinator experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities without guidance.
• Clear writing and warm, efficient phone manner.
• Experience with practice management or office software (training provided).

Responsibilities

• You are the first voice or face clients encounter and set the tone for the relationship.
• You manage intake and scheduling for closings, consultations, and deadlines across matters.
• You keep client files organized and moving, flagging delays before asked.
• You support the attorney and paralegal with document prep and coordination so nothing slips.
• You represent the firm’s voice in every correspondence — professional, warm, not robotic.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Paralegal support

Office coordination

Prioritization & time management

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Law Office of Megha K. Patel, LLC in North Brunswick, NJ seeks a friendly, organized Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator to manage the front office, answer calls, schedule closings, and keep client files moving.

You will support the attorney and paralegal with document prep, handle multiple deadlines, and represent the firm with a warm, professional tone in a small, client-focused practice.