Litigation Legal Assistant: Civil Trial Support & Scheduling

Goldberg Miller & Rubin; Fairfield (NJ); Remote; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transit

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, a regional civil law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan and North Jersey, seeks a Legal Assistant to join our New Jersey team. You will support three lawyers, handle pleadings and filings, and manage calendars to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in the legal field, strong MS Office, Adobe, Zoom skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to three lawyers.
• Communicate effectively with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and proofread pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, and orders.
• Maintain an accurate case record system with up-to-date contacts and materials.
• File legal documents with local courts.
• Facilitate deadlines by managing agendas and reminders.
• Schedule depositions and client meetings; maintain attorney calendars.

Skills

Time management

Typing

Multitasking

Organized

Secondary language

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation management software

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, a regional civil law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan and North Jersey, seeks a Legal Assistant to join our New Jersey team. You will support three lawyers, handle pleadings and filings, and manage calendars to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in the legal field, strong MS Office, Adobe, Zoom skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.