Litigation Legal Assistant – Chatham, NJ

Burns White LLC; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life, short-term and long-term disabil

FSA/HSA benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Parental leave

Paid holidays and PTO

Parking

Job summary

Burns White LLC in Chatham, New Jersey, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing office and support attorneys in daily litigation practice. The role entails drafting legal documents, tracking deadlines, and maintaining robust document management with a focus on client service.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years of New York litigation experience, strong Word skills, and a proven ability to organize and prioritize workloads while maintaining high accuracy and professional

Qualifications

• At least two years of litigation experience in New York.
• Strong technical skills including advanced Word.
• Experience with document management systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Track record of establishing workflow processes and procedures.
• Willingness and ability to make suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in their day-to-day practice.
• Prepare various legal documents and communications.
• Develop familiarity with case files to identify and track deadlines.
• Ensure consistent document management processes for the team.
• Serve as a point of contact and provide service to clients.
• Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and team paralegal.

Skills

Litigation support

Advanced Word

Document management

Workload prioritization

Workflow processes

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing Chatham, New Jersey, office. Our successful and expanding practice focuses on the defense of catastrophic claims, trucking and transportation, professional malpractice matters, product liability and construction defect claims, dram shop liability, employment-related practices and alleged violations of federal and state discrimination laws.

What sets us apart…

This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership, establish systems and processes, and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment. You will enjoy the casual atmosphere of a small office, but with all the benefits and resources of a large firm.

What you’ll do…

• Support attorneys in their day-to-day practice
• Prepare various legal documents and communications
• Develop familiarity with case files to identify and track deadlines
• Ensure consistent document management processes for the team
• Serve as a point of contact and provide service to clients
• Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and team paralegal

Ideal candidates have…

• At least two years of litigation experience in New York
• Strong technical skills including advanced Word
• Experience with document management systems
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Track record of establishing workflow processes and procedures
• Willingness and ability to make suggestions to improve efficiency
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills and professional manner

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc. Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone. Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels. Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime

Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
• 10 holidays plus 19-29 PTO days based on tenure
• Free or subsidized parking depending on location
• Pet insurance and Accident insurance
• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning