Legal Assistant
Job Description
Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation
Location: Newark, NJ (100% In-Office)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, proactive Legal Assistant to join a collaborative administrative team supporting our Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Litigation Group in Newark, NJ.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role working directly alongside our attorneys and three dedicated Legal Assistants. The ideal candidate can hit the ground running, manage walk-up attorney requests efficiently, and provide reliable coverage across daily legal administrative workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Attorney & Group Support: Handle direct walk-up requests, turn around handwritten edits, prepare formal correspondence, and process daily mailings.
- Administrative Management: Coordinate travel arrangements, process expense reimbursements, manage attorney calendars, and field incoming calls.
- Workflow & Team Collaboration: Partner closely with the core Legal Assistant team to back up workloads and assist with general office priorities as needed.
- Document & Data Handling: Maintain electronic legal files, track time entries, and manage legal administrative systems.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably supporting Bankruptcy, Restructuring, or Litigation practices.
- On-Site Presence: Must be able to work fully in-office in Newark, NJ (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM).
- Technical Proficiency: Experience or familiarity with legal software and tools, including:
- Document/Email Management: iManage, Microsoft Outlook
- Time & Intake: Intapp Open, Intapp Time, ProForma Tracker
- Expenses: Emburse (or similar platforms like Chrome River)
- Core Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, sharp attention to detail, strong multi-tasking skills, and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.
