Senior Litigation Legal Assistant & Trial Prep Expert

The ONeil Search Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark, NJ office of a top US law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with extensive document work and court filings. You will manage calendars, prepare legal documents, and handle billing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 5+ years in a law firm, strong administrative skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software. Flexibility for early/late hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law firm experience
• High School Diploma required; A/Bachelors preferred
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage mail; monitor Outlook calendar
• Edit and revise documents; use Litera and Compare Docs
• Prepare and file documents for Federal, State, and Bankruptcy Courts
• Assist with trial prep, exhibits, and logistics
• Enter attorney time in Intapp Time; manage expense reports
• Filing and maintaining case files; travel and meeting coordination
• Assist with billing and support other assistants as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Intapp Time

Intapp Billstream

Litera Compare

Kofax Power PDF

iManage

Best Authority

Lexis

Westlaw

DocuSign

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

The Newark, NJ office of a top US law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with extensive document work and court filings. You will manage calendars, prepare legal documents, and handle billing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 5+ years in a law firm, strong administrative skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software. Flexibility for early/late hours may be needed.