Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant Position – Washington Township, NJ (Full-Time, In-Office)

Join Our Growing National Law Practice

National law firm seeks a full-time Legal Assistant for our Washington Township (Long Valley) office. This is an in-office, hourly position providing direct support to supervising attorney.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant and should have handled cases in plaintiff's personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, social security disability, or veterans’ benefits.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, along with the ability to work well with co-workers and management, are required.
• Applicants must be able to learn new material quickly, adapt to the fast-paced environment shaped by rapidly changing federal regulations, function effectively as a team member, take responsibility for their own duties, and report to both a supervising manager and attorney.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently and accurately are essential.
• Exceptional phone etiquette and outstanding communication skills when interacting with clients are crucial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, examine, and organize legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and template legal documents.
• Follow up diligently on client invoices and payments.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents using electronic software systems.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the legal team.

Our practice is dedicated exclusively to federal matters involving veterans and their dependents, serving clients anywhere in the world.

Benefits

Hourly Range: $20.00 to $25.00 (based on experience)

• Competitive compensation structure
• Paid time off
• Condensed work week
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• The invaluable benefit of making a real difference in the lives of clients through meaningful work at our law firm.

Apply Today

Our team is passionate about providing rewarding work that transforms the lives of our clients. If you are an intelligent,high-caliber paraprofessional with an unwavering work ethic and are seeking the opportunity to practice on a national scale from the comfort of beautiful western Morris County, we encourage you to Apply Today!

\nCompany Description

The law firm represents veterans worldwide in appeals against the Federal government at all 56 regional offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. We represent all appeals at the Federal appeals Board in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. We represent clients in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada.

Company Description

The law firm represents veterans worldwide in appeals against the Federal government at all 56 regional offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. We represent all appeals at the Federal appeals Board in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. We represent clients in all 50 states, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada.