Legal Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of litigation experience, extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures, and strong organizational skills. Experience supporting medical malpractice defense litigation is highly preferred. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple cases, deadlines, filings, and attorney requests in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands are essential. Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant Extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filing procedures and e-filing Experience with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania, and Federal courts is a plus Litigation support experience, particularly in medical malpractice defense Experience with trial preparation Working knowledge of the iManage document management system Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple caseloads, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment Professional, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other support staff Responsibilities Assist attorneys with preparing, proofreading, revising, and filing legal documents Provide litigation support throughout the life cycle of a case Assist with trial preparation, including organizing documents and materials Calendar and monitor court deadlines, appearances, and other critical dates Manage attorney calendars and coordinate travel, appointments, and meetings Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records Submit intake and conflicts requests Enter attorney time and assist with client billing Coordinate filings and other case-related administrative matters Provide support to other legal assistants and attorneys as needed Ensure deadlines and case requirements are consistently met with a high level of accuracy #J-18808-Ljbffr