Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a law firm in Roseland, NJ, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This position is fully onsite and supports the Commercial Litigation team.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, e-filing with multiple courts, managing calendars, client intake, and trial preparation. Requirements include 4+ years in litigation support, experience with NetDocs/SurePoint, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting commercial litigation teams preferred.
• Experience with NetDocs and SurePoint preferred; strong MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence including pleadings, motions, briefs, responses, and other documents.
• E-filing with NY, NJ, and Federal courts.
• Maintaining files and managing calendars.
• Conducting client intake interviews; scheduling meetings and depositions.
• Assisting with discovery and trial preparation.
• Entering attorney time; corresponding with clients.
• Providing general administrative support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Fast-paced environment

Tools

NetDocs

SurePoint

MS Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a law firm in Roseland, NJ, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. This position supports the Commercial Litigation team.

This position is fully onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and editing legal documents and correspondence including pleadings, motions, briefs, responses, and other documents
• E-filing with NY, NJ, and Federal courts
• Maintaining files
• Managing calendars
• Conducting client intake interviews
• Scheduling meetings and depositions
• Assisting with discovery and trial preparation
• Entering attorney time
• Corresponding with clients
• Providing general administrative support

Requirements:

• 4+ years of recent litigation legal assistant experience
• Experience supporting commercial litigation teams preferred
• Experience with NetDocs and SurePoint preferred
• Strong MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Very organized
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 per year depending on experience, education, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay Details

$75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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