Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Explore exciting career opportunities with Callahan & Fusco, LLC, a rapidly growing regional law firm. At the forefront of the legal landscape, we specialize in diverse practice areas, including trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, product liability, construction/construction defect, condominium and cooperative, and premises liability, serving high-profile clients involved in nationally recognized cases. This full-time position. Our firm offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k package. Founded in 2001, our roots trace back to a small husband-wife partnership that has evolved into a mid-sized regional powerhouse with offices along the East Coast. Join us in maintaining large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility, fostering long-term client relationships. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we take pride in our diverse and dynamic workplace. Our firm is seeking a legal assistant to join our West Orange, NJ office. Our support staff is the foundation of our law firm, and this individual will have the opportunity to join this dynamic team.

Responsibilities Electronic filing with courts Finalizing correspondence, reports, memos, and court filings Maintaining case files Answering telephone calls, emails, and faxes Ordering office supplies Requesting Expense Checks Maintaining Filing Preparing Motions Daily intake of attorney mail Maintenance of attorney calendars for court appearances, due dates, and client meetings Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience Must have experience electronically filing documents with courts in one or several of the following states: NY, NY, PA, CT, MA (NY and NJ preferred) Experience with federal filings and PACER Must be a true team player Must maintain a professional demeanor Strong ability to maintain communication and communicate in a professional manner Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to pay attention to detail Experience utilizing a document management system (NetDocuments preferred)

\nCompany Description

Callahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients. Company Description

Callahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.