Legal Assistant - Matrimonial

The Legal Assistant will assist attorneys from varying practice groups (mostly family law / matrimonial) by providing clerical and administrative support services. Some light paralegal work will also be included.

Daily Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the department and oversees case progress proactively.
• Performs billable work as directed by the attorney(s).
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assures paper files are immediately uploaded into the electronic system.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs administrative support tasks including but not limited to entering, auditing, and managing billable hours for attorney(s).
• Assures that all records, correspondence, and supporting materials are stored, catalogued, and accessible in the electronic system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc), online case filing and management tools, iManage, and other applicable legal applications.

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

Education and Experience

Two years of matrimonial experience required.

This role is on site in our New Providence, NJ office.

(We are NOT open to hearing from staffing agencies, please do not reach out. )

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