Litigation Legal Assistant: Trial Prep & E-Filing Pro

The Goodkind Group, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced paralegal with strong litigation background to work alongside attorneys and independently manage a high workload in a fast-paced setting.

You will handle essential administrative tasks, prepare and revise documents, file with Federal/State/Bankruptcy Courts, and support trial preparations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and core legal software is required.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of work in a timely manner.
• Multitask and prioritize assignments while delivering quality work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal software including iManage and Litera.
• Notary Public commission or ability to obtain within six months.
• Professional demeanor and effective communication with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Daily admin tasks: answering phones, preparing outgoing mail, sorting mail; monitor Outlook calendar.
• Editing and revising documents; extensive use of Compare Docs and Litera.
• Assist with document conversion and cleanup; create and revise legal documents adhering to firm styles.
• Facilitate effective communication; court filings through E-filing for Federal, State and Bankruptcy Courts.
• Create and edit Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using Best Authorities.
• Create Hyperlink and Briefs through Lexis and Westlaw; bookmark PDFs; enter attorney time in Intapp Time.
• Fill out expense reports; filing documents in case files; assist attorneys for trials with exhibits and logistics.
• Lite paralegal work and lien interaction; non-legal research; travel and restaurant reservations.
• Involvement in some aspects of billing and support to other Legal Assistants during absences.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Notary Public (within 6 months)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows 10

Microsoft 365

Word

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Kofax Power PDF

iManage

Best Authority

Intapp Time

Intapp Billstream

Litera Compare

Big Hand Dictation

Zoom

DocuSign

Job description

The Goodkind Group, LLC in Newark, NJ seeks an experienced paralegal with strong litigation background to work alongside attorneys and independently manage a high workload in a fast-paced setting.

You will handle essential administrative tasks, prepare and revise documents, file with Federal/State/Bankruptcy Courts, and support trial preparations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and core legal software is required.