Senior Legal Assistant — Docketing, Docs & Admin

Chiesa-Shahinian-; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi (CSG Law) in Roseland, NJ seeks a seasoned Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a focus on conflict checks, matter openings, and calendar management.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information while coordinating multiple projects and deadlines. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to identify and escalate issues as needed.
• Polished verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high level of organization.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit conflict checks.
• Assist with opening and closing matters.
• Open, organize, and maintain client files both electronically and in paper.
• Use the Firm's docketing program.
• Assist with attorney time entries.
• Type a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts.
• Proofread documents and correspondence for spelling/grammar.
• Coordinate, schedule and calendar meetings.
• Submit vendor invoices and expense reports through Chrome River.
• Other administrative projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Docketing software

Chrome River

Job description

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi (CSG Law) in Roseland, NJ seeks a seasoned Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a focus on conflict checks, matter openings, and calendar management.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle confidential information while coordinating multiple projects and deadlines. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 per year.