Legal Assistant

J & J Staffing Resources; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant to support a semi-retired Council Attorney with a practice focused on estates, wills, landlord-tenant matters. This Temp to Hire role pays $30-$32/hr based on experience. Schedule is Monday and Wednesday, 8AM-12PM.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing legal documents, entering notes, maintaining client files, and assisting with estate planning and filings, while upholding confidentiality and independent work standards.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative experience required.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer skills.
• Experience with the New Jersey Court filing system (eCourts) is preferred
• Excellent typing and data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and transcribe handwritten notes and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and filings.
• Accurately enter and transcribe handwritten notes and documents prepared by the attorney.
• Maintain and organize client files, both electronic and paper.
• Assist with estate planning documents, wills, collections matters, and landlord-tenant filings.
• Prepare, review, and process legal paperwork as directed.
• Manage document organization and ensure accuracy of records.
• Provide general administrative support to the attorney as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Data entry

Typing

Transcription

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

eCourts

Job description

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 8AM-12PM

Job summary: Our client in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant to support a semi-retired Council Attorney with a practice focused on estates, wills, landlord-tenant matters. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity offering $30-$32/hr based on experience. The schedule for this role is Monday and Wednesday, 8AM-12PM

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and filings.
• Accurately enter and transcribe handwritten notes and documents prepared by the attorney.
• Maintain and organize client files, both electronic and paper.
• Assist with estate planning documents, wills, collections matters, and landlord-tenant filings.
• Prepare, review, and process legal paperwork as directed.
• Manage document organization and ensure accuracy of records.
• Provide general administrative support to the attorney as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative experience required.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer skills.
• Experience with the New Jersey Court filing system (eCourts) is preferred
• Excellent typing and data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and transcribe handwritten notes and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

For more information regarding this position or other opportunities contact J & J at: [e-mail] or 856-751-5050.

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