Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced, On-Site Case Support

Morgan & Morgan; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Jersey City, NJ seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to manage day-to-day operations and support the legal team. This on-site role calls for strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle scheduling, filing, drafting and proofreading legal documents, prepare exhibits, and assist with discovery. The position includes opportunities to work closely with attorneys, support staff, and clients while contributing to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of administrative experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience in injury-related practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in calendar depositions, mediation and hearings; familiarity with motions and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
• Maintain pleadings, discovery indexes, organize exhibits and evidence.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations and laws to support reports and case preparation.
• Manage client billing and resolve billing issues with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and depositions.
• Organize and maintain documents in filing systems, paper or electronic.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Calendar management

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Jersey City, NJ seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to manage day-to-day operations and support the legal team. This on-site role calls for strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle scheduling, filing, drafting and proofreading legal documents, prepare exhibits, and assist with discovery. The position includes opportunities to work closely with attorneys, support staff, and clients while contributing to a