Senior Litigation Legal Assistant — Probate & Guardianship

Orion Placement; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and life/disability

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a senior litigation legal assistant for its Roseland, NJ office. You will support probate, guardianship, and general civil/equity matters, working closely with Partners and attorneys in a well-established Elder Law and Trusts & Estates practice.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, calendar management, and discovery support, with a team that values collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal assistant experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm.
• Experience with probate litigation, guardianship, estate administration, or general civil/equity litigation preferred.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey court procedures and e-filing systems; NY and CT experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, certifications, orders to show cause, probate and guardianship filings, and correspondence.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts including NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, and PACER — with accuracy and attention to jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Assist with guardianship and probate litigation matters: assembling filings, coordinating supporting documentation, and tracking court requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars including court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and critical filing deadlines.
• Support matters involving fiduciary roles such as Executor, Trustee, and Guardian Ad Litem — tracking required actions and deadlines throughout.
• Assist with discovery management, document productions, exhibit preparation, and trial support.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding scheduling, document requests, and case status.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files across probate, general equity, and civil litigation matters.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing coordination, and support overall matter management.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

New Jersey court procedures

e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetDocuments

SurePoint

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a senior litigation legal assistant for its Roseland, NJ office. You will support probate, guardianship, and general civil/equity matters, working closely with Partners and attorneys in a well-established Elder Law and Trusts & Estates practice.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, calendar management, and discovery support, with a team that values collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.