Legal Assistant – Education & Public Law Support

Scarinci Hollenbeck; Little Falls (NJ); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Scarinci Hollenbeck, a leading New Jersey law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to support our Little Falls office. Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, you will assist attorneys in the Public and Education Law section with all administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include filing, scheduling, document management, e-filing in NJ/NY/PACER, time entry, calendar coordination (onsite and remote), and confidential handling of information.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years law firm experience.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and to exercise discretion and good judgement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, and court processes.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Notary preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide general office support (printing, scanning, copying, mailing, faxing, emailing documents).
• Arrange couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
• Prepare check requests, submit purchase orders, and process expense reports.
• Update attorneys contact information and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with case screening and origination, including initial conflict checks with Records Department.
• Create and maintain reliable electronic filing systems.
• E-file documents via NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, and PACER.
• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences (onsite and remote).
• Attend meetings and take notes.
• Answer incoming phone calls on behalf of assigned attorneys and take messages.
• Send court documents to clients, witnesses, or court officials via mail, fax, or email.
• Input attorney time into timekeeping software as requested.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Law firm experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and judgment

Verbal and written communication

Legal terminology & research

Microsoft Office Suite

Formation

Notary preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Scarinci Hollenbeck, a leading New Jersey law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to support our Little Falls office. Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, you will assist attorneys in the Public and Education Law section with all administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include filing, scheduling, document management, e-filing in NJ/NY/PACER, time entry, calendar coordination (onsite and remote), and confidential handling of information.