Legal Assistant

Friedman Williams; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Florham Park, NJ to support attorneys handling complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of litigation experience, extensive knowledge of New Jersey filing procedures, and experience with e-filing in NY, PA, and Federal courts.

Responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, and filing documents, managing deadlines, organizing case materials, calendar management, and assisting with billing.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures and e-filing
• Experience with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania, and Federal courts is a plus
• Litigation support experience, particularly in medical malpractice defense
• Experience with trial preparation
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple caseloads, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other support staff

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing, proofreading, revising, and filing legal documents
• Provide litigation support throughout the life cycle of a case
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing documents and materials
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, appearances, and other critical dates
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate travel, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records
• Submit intake and conflicts requests
• Enter attorney time and assist with client billing
• Coordinate filings and other case-related administrative matters
• Provide support to other legal assistants and attorneys as needed
• Ensure deadlines and case requirements are consistently met with a high level of accuracy

Skills

Litigation support

Trial preparation

Time-management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

iManage

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of litigation experience, extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures, and strong organizational skills. Experience supporting medical malpractice defense litigation is highly preferred.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple cases, deadlines, filings, and attorney requests in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures and e-filing
• Experience with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania, and Federal courts is a plus
• Litigation support experience, particularly in medical malpractice defense
• Experience with trial preparation
• Working knowledge of the iManage document management system
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple caseloads, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other support staff

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing, proofreading, revising, and filing legal documents
• Provide litigation support throughout the life cycle of a case
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing documents and materials
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, appearances, and other critical dates
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate travel, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records
• Submit intake and conflicts requests
• Enter attorney time and assist with client billing
• Coordinate filings and other case-related administrative matters
• Provide support to other legal assistants and attorneys as needed
• Ensure deadlines and case requirements are consistently met with a high level of accuracy