Legal Assistant

Requires a Legal Assistant with proven experience for a small, but extremely busy well established Western Morris County municipal criminal and civil litigation law firm. Knowledge of the procedures involved in these areas of law is a must!

Bilingual in English / Spanish (conversational is acceptable) is a huge plus!

Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather and research for cases, including client employment, financial and medical records, and other legal documentation
• Draw up legal documents such as appeals, complaints, discovery requests, motions, pretrial agreements, subpoenas, and summonses
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Maintain organized files, including copies of all documents and correspondence

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of administrative experience in the legal field
• Record of ethical conduct and ensuring client confidentiality
• Excellent research, communication, and organizational skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and legal software including Ecourts
• Exceptional organizational and time- management skills
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• High level of professionalism, with a proactive and customer-service-oriented approach.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with fellow staff members and diverse individuals.