Transactional Legal Assistant - Organized & Proactive

LeoForce; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

LeoForce, a well-established South Jersey law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in transactional matters. The role emphasizes scheduling, document preparation, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have prior law firm experience, especially with transactional work, and strong MS Word/Office skills. This onsite position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience required.
• Transactional legal experience required.
• Corporate, business, and/or tax law experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Manage calendars, meetings, scheduling, calls, and deadlines.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, letters, memoranda, and legal documents.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and organize transactional documents and legal forms.
• Coordinate communication with clients and other outside parties.
• Handle incoming calls and emails professionally.
• Prepare correspondence and make outbound communications on behalf of attorneys.
• Maintain organized client and matter files.
• Assist with document filing, mailing, copying, and general administrative needs.
• Provide support to other members of the administrative team when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism.
• Proactively manage priorities in a busy legal environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LeoForce, a well-established South Jersey law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in transactional matters. The role emphasizes scheduling, document preparation, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have prior law firm experience, especially with transactional work, and strong MS Word/Office skills. This onsite position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.