Legal Secretary Assistant

Legal secretary assistant - job responsibilities

E-Filing in NJ Court System, Federal Court, Appellate Court, NY Courts

Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports

Marking briefs and preparation of Table of Contents

Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy filing of documents

Obtain relevant information from organizations or agencies

Create and organize information and generate reference tools for easy use by the office

Transcribing, preparation and formatting of legal documents

Entering time entries in billing system

Maintain and update databases and tracking systems, including calendars

Respond to all case-related queries

Ensure efficient and effective administrative information and assistance

Requirements

Prior experience as a legal assistant, supporting litigation is preferred

Candidate must have experience with NJ Court Rules, E-filing, marking of briefs, and must possess competency in legal support duties, calendar maintenance, answering phones, client interactions and filing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

3+ years' experience in a legal environment

Analytical thinker with detailed research proficiencies

Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents

Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems

Organizational skills and detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Possess written and verbal communication skills