Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an experienced legal secretary to support a team of attorneys. The role includes docketing, scheduling, and filing for both state and federal documents, along with creating legal documents and managing financial processes.

With a minimum of three years of legal experience required, candidates must be proficient in various legal and office software. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three years of legal experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Docketing and scheduling of appointments and travel.
• Filing and serving documents both state and federal.
• Creating legal documents and processing various financial tasks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Proficiency in iManage

Aderant programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chrome River

Zoom Workplace

Electronic filing in NY and NJ

Job description

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks. Proficiency in iManage, Aderant programs (especially Expert Assistant), Chrome River, Word, Excel, Zoom Workplace, electronic filing in NY and NJ (both for state courts and federal courts) is strongly desired.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least three (3) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.