Legal Administrative Assistant - Federal Appeals (In-Office)

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan after 1 year

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Federal Appeals Firm is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our team in managing Social Security disability federal court appeals. This role is based in New Jersey, currently in East Brunswick, with a planned move to Matawan in October/November.

The position is in-office with immediate start and a compensation of $23.00 per hour plus discretionary bonuses. You will assist with document preparation, client communication, and case management in a fast-paced legal

Qualifications

• Prior administrative or legal support experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support verification of AI-assisted output.
• Verify case citations and holdings using Westlaw.
• Prepare and format court documents and filings.
• Assist with electronic filing and service of pleadings and motions.
• Maintain and organize case files with accuracy.
• Communicate with clients about case updates and scheduling.
• Data entry, scanning, and document organization.
• Coordinate with external vendors and courts as needed.
• Perform other tasks as needed by the firm.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Westlaw training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

The Federal Appeals Firm is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our team in managing Social Security disability federal court appeals. This role is based in New Jersey, currently in East Brunswick, with a planned move to Matawan in October/November.

The position is in-office with immediate start and a compensation of $23.00 per hour plus discretionary bonuses. You will assist with document preparation, client communication, and case management in a fast-paced legal