Legal Assistant – Hackensack

Cullen and Dykman LLP; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its dynamic Banking/Real Estate Department. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys by managing correspondence, organizing files, and maintaining schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial banking real estate, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a collaborative team that values professionalism and offers a competitive salary along with a supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in legal services.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial banking real estate in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and billing software.

Responsibilities

• Corresponding and communicating with clients and managing files.
• Maintaining attorney’s calendar, setting up meetings, and transcribing dictation.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Multi-tasking

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Billing Software

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to our clients, exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism, and maintaining a dynamic and collegial work environment for our attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

The Hackensack, NJ office of Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Banking/Real Estate Department. The Legal Assistant will report to three attorneys including a Senior Partner and is a vital part of the Banking/Real Estate Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Corresponding and communicating with clients.
• Sorting and maintaining files and schedules.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing information related to a matter.
• Maintaining attorney’s calendar and appointments.
• Setting up meetings and reserving conference rooms for meetings.
• Daily input of time entries into billing software.
• Daily correspondence, emails and follow-up.
• Transcribe dictation as needed.
• Typing contracts/banking forms/templates.
• Redlining documents.
• Overflow support for other attorneys as needed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree, a plus.
• 5+ years of commercial banking real estate experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to transcribe from dictation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with clients and title companies.
• Attention to details a must.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.

Our professional staff plays a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to our team.

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $75,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Please visit our website at www.cullenllp.com for more information on Cullen and Dykman LLP.