Litigation Legal Assistant - Onsite, PTO & Benefits

Jobot; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation in Hackensack, NJ. This role prioritizes calendar management, filings, and organized case materials, delivering responsive service to attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support, can coordinate multiple attorneys, and is proficient with Microsoft Office; NJ and federal filing know-how is required. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys.
• Knowledge of New Jersey state and federal filing procedures for Hackensack or Texas procedures for Dallas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong litigation terminology, document preparation, organization, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and competing deadlines.
• Document management and legal practice technology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Maintain case files and coordinate calendars, depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and travel.
• Track court deadlines and support compliance with scheduling orders.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and trial binders.
• Enter attorney time, process expenses, and assist with billing.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and vendors.

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling civil litigation in Hackensack, NJ. This role prioritizes calendar management, filings, and organized case materials, delivering responsive service to attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support, can coordinate multiple attorneys, and is proficient with Microsoft Office; NJ and federal filing know-how is required. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.