Litigation Legal Assistant

The available sources do not contain information about the verified current official company name.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Life insurance

Eye care reimbursement

PTO accrual basis

Clear growth path to Paralegal

Job summary

The Undisclosed Firm in Eatontown, NJ is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice with a clear path to Paralegal over time. This mid-to-large size firm is known for very low turnover and a strong internal growth culture.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing pleadings, filing electronically, maintaining calendars, coordinating with clients and vendors, and assisting with trial preparation. Strong knowledge of NJ courts and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in eCourts and NJ caseload experience required.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with litigation case management and calendaring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience with legal document management systems and electronic filing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Organize and manage case files, both physically and electronically
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness files
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and manage document workflow
• Prepare expense reports and time entries
• Provide exceptional client service with confidentiality and professionalism

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Document management

E-filing

MS Office

Tools

eCourts

Case management software

Electronic filing platforms

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Our client, a well established, multi-specialty law firm based in the Eatontown, NJ area, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their rapidly growing team. This mid-to-large size firm is known for very low turnover and a strong internal growth culture. This is an opportunity to support a busy litigation practice with a clear path to Paralegal over time.

Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and deadlines
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars
• Organize and manage case files, both physically and electronically
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness files
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and manage document workflow
• Prepare expense reports and time entries
• Provide exceptional client service with confidentiality and professionalism

Litigation Legal Assistant Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm
• Proficiency in eCourts and NJ caseload experience required
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Experience with litigation case management and calendaring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience with legal document management systems and electronic filing platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff

Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Life insurance
• Eye care reimbursement
• PTO on an accrual basis
• Clear growth path to Paralegal

Salary:

$60,000 to $65,000