Legal Assistant/Secretary

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; New Jersey; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic civil litigation defense firm as a Legal Assistant/Secretary, where your expertise will support attorneys in high-stakes cases across New York and New Jersey. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth trial preparations. An established firm with a national presence offers a collaborative environment where your proactive approach will be valued. If you have a passion for legal support and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance to grow within a respected firm dedicated to excellence in legal representation.

Benefits

PTO / Sick Leave Accrual

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flex Spending Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal support experience preferred with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with court submission requirements in NY & NJ.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents and letters for attorneys.
• Manage travel arrangements and schedule depositions efficiently.

Skills

Document Preparation

Scheduling

Organizational Skills

Proactive Work Style

Familiarity with Document Management Systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Firm that represents clients on a national basis, and maintains sixteen offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. The firm’s expertise is frequently brought to bear in limiting exposure in major cases throughout the country. The wide-ranging bar admissions of our lawyers, and our experience as regional and national counsel to Fortune 100 and 500 companies position Kiernan Trebach to provide directed and consistent representation on a regional or national basis. Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of corporations, insurers and self-insureds in the defense of litigated matters.

Role Objective:

Kiernan Trebach LLP is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant/Secretary with 2+ years of experience, to join our growing team in our Parsippany, NJ office and support multiple lawyers’ litigating matters in New York and New Jersey jurisdictions.

Role Responsibilities:

As the Legal Assistant/Secretary in our Parsippany office, the following duties would be expected of you:

• Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
• Scheduling Depositions
• Managing Travel Arrangements
• Time Entry
• Calendar Management
• E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
• Organizing Discovery Materials
• Trial preparation
• Processing Records
• Managing Expense Reports
• Other General Office Administration Functions

Role Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts – NY & NJ.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
• Familiarity with document management systems.

Desired Experience, Education & Licensure:

• 2+ years of Legal Support Experience (Preferred)
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Insurance Defense Experience (Preferred)

Benefits for Full-Time:

• PTO / Sick Leave Accrual
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**