LEGAL ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

Mt. Laurel law firm seeks a legal assistant to support its litigation practice. This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week). Primary responsibilities are administrative in nature, including filing (physical and electronic), phone coverage, data entry, and scanning and client correspondence.

Preferred Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Communicate with clients, gathering necessary documents and information
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents
• Provides general administrative assistance
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
• Excellent typing, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Store all paperwork in designated places securing the important documents

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient computer skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize
• Must be professional and possess a friendly demeanor with clients, adversaries and co-employees

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in a law firm is preferred, however, not required

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing for prolonged periods
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)

Work Location

• One- Mount Laurel, NJ
• No Remote

Disclaimer:

• All positions require pre-employment criminal record checks
• Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The employer does not sponsor work visas.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Salary commensurate with experience – Range is $18-21