Legal Assistant /Practice Assistant
- $80,000 - $100,000
- Newark, NJ
Am Law 100 Firm!
A bit about us:
An Am Law 100 law firm is seeking an experienced practice assistant to support the Newark Office. We're looking for candidates with experience supporting busy desks and multi-state eFiling experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a world renowned firm and gain experience working with the brightest in the field!
Why join us?
Hybrid schedule
Competitive benefits and compensation
Work life balance
401(k)
Competitive benefits and compensation
Work life balance
401(k)
Job Details
Job Details:
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Practice Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our team of accomplished attorneys. The successful candidate will have an integral role in managing, organizing, and streamlining legal tasks and processes to ensure the smooth operation of our legal practice. This role requires a meticulous individual who has a keen eye for detail, is well-organized, and can handle sensitive information confidentially. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting cases, interact with clients, and contribute to our team's success.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
2. Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
3. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
4. Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages.
5. Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court.
6. Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts.
7. File pleadings with court clerks.
8. Prepare trial notebooks, ensuring all necessary information is included and organized efficiently.
9. Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
10. Locate and interview witnesses.
11. Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
12. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role.
2. Proven experience preparing trial notebooks.
3. Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and court system.
4. Knowledge of constitution, legal procedures, and protocols.
5. Proficient in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.)
6. Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
7. Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
8. Legal Assistant certification or diploma.
9. Strong oral and written communication skills.
10. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
12. Strong research and report-generating skills.
13. Experience in using legal database software.
14. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
15. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Practice Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our team of accomplished attorneys. The successful candidate will have an integral role in managing, organizing, and streamlining legal tasks and processes to ensure the smooth operation of our legal practice. This role requires a meticulous individual who has a keen eye for detail, is well-organized, and can handle sensitive information confidentially. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting cases, interact with clients, and contribute to our team's success.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
2. Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
3. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
4. Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages.
5. Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court.
6. Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts.
7. File pleadings with court clerks.
8. Prepare trial notebooks, ensuring all necessary information is included and organized efficiently.
9. Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
10. Locate and interview witnesses.
11. Conduct research and analysis of legal problems.
12. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role.
2. Proven experience preparing trial notebooks.
3. Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and court system.
4. Knowledge of constitution, legal procedures, and protocols.
5. Proficient in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.)
6. Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
7. Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
8. Legal Assistant certification or diploma.
9. Strong oral and written communication skills.
10. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
12. Strong research and report-generating skills.
13. Experience in using legal database software.
14. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
15. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.