Land Use & Zoning Legal Assistant

Job Position Title: Legal AssistantDepartment: LitigationLocation: Ocean, NJShift Type: Full-TimeWork Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:15pm (Hours may fluctuate)Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Land Use department. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to our land use team, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for law and a desire to contribute to the success of a fast-paced legal practice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):Manage administrative tasks such as client payments, managing received mail and plans, and thorough record keepingOrganize and maintain all case files, including indexing/filing documentsCoordinate with clients, professionals, municipalities representatives and other parties involved in the application processOpen and close filesDocumenting receipt of plans and reportsPrepare correspondence and communicate with clients on behalf of attorneysAssemble and send certified mailMaintain confidentiality of sensitive information questions and requestsAnswer phones in a pleasant and professional manner and communicating with clients, lenders, professionals, and other attorneys, daily by phone, email, and mailed correspondenceSkills:Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in workStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyKnowledge of legal terminology and proceduresStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environmentQualifications:2-5 Years of experience as a Legal AssistantKnowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the Land Use Practice area is requiredAssociate's degree or certification in paralegal studies is a plusKnowledge in document management system iManage and billing system Orion is a plusBenefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life InsuranceFSA PlansCompetitive 401(k) match14 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)***All other duties and responsibilities as delegated.Ansell.Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Skills:Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in workStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyKnowledge of legal terminology and proceduresStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environmentQualifications:2-5 Years of experience as a Legal AssistantKnowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the Land Use Practice area is requiredAssociate's degree or certification in paralegal studies is a plusKnowledge in document management system iManage and billing system Orion is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Primary