Legal Assistant

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic legal team at a prominent law firm known for its aggressive representation in civil law. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to attorneys, manage case records, and ensure effective communication within the team. This role offers the chance to work remotely based on experience, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to balance work and life. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching and medical insurance, while being part of a firm that has established itself as a leader in combating healthcare and insurance fraud. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our clients and the firm.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in insurance defense.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and maintain case records.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and file them with courts.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Time Management

Typing Skills

Multitasking

Secondary Language

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation Management Software

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in our New York office. This position is remote based on experience.

As one of the Eastern region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well as various other forms of general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date.
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; experience in insurance defense preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to communicate in a secondary language is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance

Salary Description

From $25/hr