Legal Assistant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionExplore exciting career opportunities with Callahan & Fusco, LLC, a rapidly growing regional law firm. At the forefront of the legal landscape, we specialize in diverse practice areas, including trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, product liability, construction/construction defect, condominium and cooperative, and premises liability, serving high-profile clients involved in nationally recognized cases. This full-time position. Our firm offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k package.Founded in 2001, our roots trace back to a small husband-wife partnership that has evolved into a mid-sized regional powerhouse with offices along the East Coast. Join us in maintaining large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility, fostering long-term client relationships. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we take pride in our diverse and dynamic workplace.Our firm is seeking a legal assistant to join our West Orange, NJ office. Our support staff is the foundation of our law firm, and this individual will have the opportunity to join this dynamic team.ResponsibilitiesElectronic filing with courtsFinalizing correspondence, reports, memos, and court filingsMaintaining case filesAnswering telephone calls, emails, and faxesOrdering office suppliesRequesting Expense ChecksMaintaining FilingPreparing MotionsDaily intake of attorney mailMaintenance of attorney calendars for court appearances, due dates, and client meetingsQualificationsMinimum of 2 years of legal assistant experienceMust have experience electronically filing documents with courts in one or several of the following states: NY, NY, PA, CT, MA (NY and NJ preferred)Experience with federal filings and PACERMust be a true team playerMust maintain a professional demeanorStrong ability to maintain communication and communicate in a professional mannerStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to pay attention to detailExperience utilizing a document management system (NetDocuments preferred)In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance.\nCompany DescriptionCallahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.Company DescriptionCallahan & Fusco is a growing regional law firm. Its main practice areas include trucking and transportation, general insurance defense litigation, construction/construction defect, and premises liability. Callahan & Fusco is known for attaining high-profile clients and its involvement in highly publicized cases. The firm prides itself on providing large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility while maintaining long-term relationships with its clients.