Litigation Legal Secretary

Jobot; Haddonfield (NJ); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Paid Holiday

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Plan with profit share

Résumé du poste

Jobot, a very well respected boutique law firm in New Jersey, seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary to support estate planning and litigation practice. The role requires at least 2 years in a similar position, strong MS Office and case management software, and excellent communication.

You will prepare documents, coordinate court dates, and manage complex case files. We offer a salary of $60,000-$70,000 per year, PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan with profit share.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a litigation secretary or similar role.
• Proficient in litigation support and case management.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and process legal documents and papers (summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, pretrial agreements).
• Review and proofread documents for compliance and grammar.
• Schedule, coordinate, and confirm court dates and meetings.
• Conduct research and gather information for cases.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and court proceedings.
• Manage organization and maintenance of complex case files.
• Coordinate routine admin work: filing, billing, supporting multiple attorneys, expense reports.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and others.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Case management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Description du poste

Very well respected boutique law firm!

Our client is a growing estate planning and litigation firm!

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Why join us?

• PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Plan with profit share

Job Details

Responsibilities

• 1. Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
• 2. Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
• 3. Schedule, coordinate, and confirm court dates, appointments, and meetings.
• 4. Conduct research and gather relevant information for cases.
• 5. Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
• 6. Manage the organization and maintenance of complex case files.
• 7. Coordinate and manage routine administrative work, such as opening and closing of files, billing, supporting multiple attorneys, and managing expense reports.
• 8. Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other relevant parties.

Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary or similar role.
• 2. Proficiency in litigation support and case management.
• 3. Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, regulations, and court system.
• 4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.
• 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 6. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 7. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 8. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• 9. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

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