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Legal Assistant

Margolis Edelstein

Job Description

Legal Assistant - Margolis Edelstein

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Margolis Edelstein, a premier insurance defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Warren, NJ team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with great organizational skills, effective case management, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Duties may include assisting with filing various court documents, drafting templates and calendaring. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, be familiar with e-filing in state/federal courts, calendaring/docketing, and various legal administrative duties.

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Responsibilities:

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  • Collect, examine, and organize legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
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  • Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
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  • Preparation and submission of pleadings via electronic file systems in both state and federal courts
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  • Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
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  • Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems
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  • Provide general administrative assistance
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Qualifications:

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  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
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  • 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
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  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
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  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
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  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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  • Proficient in Box, SurePoint, and Filevine a plus but not required
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  • Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
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For consideration email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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Job Type: Full-time

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Benefits:

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  • 401(k)
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  • Dental insurance
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  • Flexible spending account
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  • Health insurance
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  • Life insurance
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  • Paid time off
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  • Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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