Senior Litigation Legal Assistant — Probate & Guardianship

Orionplacement; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Roseland, NJ is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 4+ years of experience to support a busy litigation team. The role focuses on probate and guardianship matters, extensive e-filing, and calendar management in a collaborative, professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency with NetDocuments/SurePoint, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm.
• Experience with probate, guardianship, estate administration, or civil/equity litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and probate/guardianship filings.
• Electronically file documents in NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, PACER with accuracy.
• Coordinate calendars, court appearances, depositions, and deadlines.
• Assist with discovery, document productions, and trial support.
• Maintain organized case files across probate, civil litigation matters.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing, and support matter management.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

NetDocuments

SurePoint

e-filing systems

Job description

Confidential Employer in Roseland, NJ is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 4+ years of experience to support a busy litigation team. The role focuses on probate and guardianship matters, extensive e-filing, and calendar management in a collaborative, professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency with NetDocuments/SurePoint, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion and accuracy.