Legal Assistant

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks in a fast-paced law firm environment in Little Falls, NJ. This on-site role requires strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare documents, file electronically, and coordinate with clients, courts, and vendors while handling sensitive information with discretion. 60k-69k salary; benefits included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related legal support role.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of New Jersey court procedures and e-filing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• File legal documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize case files, client records, and legal databases.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Coordinate document collection, discovery materials, and case-related records.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings and legal documentation.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and other administrative functions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Time management

Discretion

NJ court procedures

Legal document experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location: Little Falls, New Jersey (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $60,000 - $69,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support attorneys with administrative and legal tasks in a fast-paced law firm environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• File legal documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize case files, client records, and legal databases.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Coordinate document collection, discovery materials, and case-related records.
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings and legal documentation.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense reports, and other administrative functions.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or related legal support role.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge of New Jersey court procedures and e-filing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with legal practice management and document management software.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting litigation, employment law, public law, real estate, corporate, or trust and estates practices.
• Familiarity with court rules, legal terminology, and document preparation.
• A paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.