Legal Assistant – Litigation (5-7+ years’ experience)

Brach Eichler LLC; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Brach Eichler LLC in Roseland, NJ is seeking a Legal Assistant with 5-7+ years of litigation experience to support the litigation department in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves administrative duties, preparing documents, transcribing dictation, maintaining files, e-filing in New Jersey, and coordinating assignments. A strong work ethic and excellent communication with attorneys and clients are essential; salary is $70,000–$90,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation and related legal support.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the litigation department, carrying out various administrative duties.
• Coordinate work assignments and prepare legal correspondence and documents.
• Transcribe digital dictation and organize and maintain files and records.
• Assist with e-filing in New Jersey (NY experience preferred).
• Work with attorneys and clients to facilitate case management and deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience (5-7+ years)

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Client interaction ability

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

PDF

Job description

Legal Assistant – Litigation (5-7+ years’ experience)

Office Location: Roseland, NJ (On-site)

Position Type: Full-Time

One of New Jersey’s Top Ranked Law Firms seeks a full‑time Legal Assistant to provide support to the litigation department. Candidate will be carrying out various administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience that includes litigation.

Candidate must possess a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional problem‑solving skills, ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment, and ability to interact effectively with attorneys and clients.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments, prepare legal correspondence and documents, transcribe digital dictation, organize and maintain files and records.
• Experience with e‑filing in New Jersey required and New York preferred.

Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package. Benefits provided include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan and time‑off benefits.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications.

Brach Eichler LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Minorities and/or women are encouraged to apply.