Legal Assistant

Snelling; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling in Westfield, New Jersey, seeks an experienced Legal Secretary to join our boutique elder law firm. You will support two attorneys, manage confidential schedules, document handling, and client communications with professionalism.

The role offers full-time hours (with option for part-time) and requires strong legal administrative background, superb organization, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling client appointments, meetings, and court appearances.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner.

Skills

Legal administration

Calendar management

Client communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position OverviewWe are a boutique two-attorney elder law firm committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and high-quality legal services to our clients. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Westfield, New Jersey office on a full-time or part-time basis.The ideal candidate will have a strong legal administrative background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling client appointments, meetings, and court appearances.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and…