Legal Assistant - Transactional Law

Jobot; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot in South Jersey seeks an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, transactional practice. The role emphasizes calendar management, drafting legal documents, and maintaining confidential client files.

Candidates should have prior law firm experience, especially transactional matters, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The firm offers health, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO in a stable, growing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience required, with transactional matters preferred.
• Strong drafting, proofreading and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Manage calendars, meetings, scheduling, calls, and deadlines.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, letters, memoranda, and legal documents.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize transactional documents and legal forms.
• Coordinate communication with clients and other outside parties.
• Handle incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Maintain organized client and matter files.
• Assist with document filing, mailing, copying, and general administrative needs.
• Provide support to other members of the administrative team when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism.
• Proactively manage priorities in a busy legal environment.

Skills

Legal experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A bit about us

A well-established and growing law firm in South Jersey is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join its team.

This position is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who is comfortable supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of administrative and legal support responsibilities.

Candidates must have prior law firm experience, including experience supporting transactional legal matters. A background in corporate, business, tax, or other transactional practice areas is highly preferred.

Why join us?

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal professional looking to join a stable, growing practice and become an integral part of a collaborative team.

Location: South Jersey / Burlington County

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Details

Onsite Role with Some Flexibility

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alyssa Montgomery

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys
• Manage calendars, meetings, scheduling, calls, and deadlines
• Draft and prepare correspondence, letters, memoranda, and legal documents
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize transactional documents and legal forms
• Coordinate communication with clients and other outside parties
• Handle incoming calls and emails professionally
• Prepare correspondence and make outbound communications on behalf of attorneys
• Maintain organized client and matter files
• Assist with document filing, mailing, copying, and general administrative needs
• Provide support to other members of the administrative team when needed
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism
• Proactively manage priorities in a busy legal environment

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience required
• Transactional legal experience required
• Corporate, business, and/or tax law experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
• Professional and client-service-oriented demeanor
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.