Job Title : Legal Assistant

Location : Jersey City, New Jersey

Industry : Legal

Pay : $55,000 - $65,000 DOE

About Our Client :

Our client, a prominent law firm in Jersey City, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in legal administrative support. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience assisting attorneys with legal document preparation, correspondence, calendar management, client billing, and e-filing in New Jersey.

Job Description :

This Legal Assistant position involves providing vital administrative support to a busy legal team. The role includes tasks such as managing calendars, organizing case documents, and assisting attorneys with preparing legal materials. The candidate will also be responsible for e-filing and handling correspondence related to litigation cases.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and maintain the legal team’s calendar, schedule client appointments, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Organize and file case documents for easy access (both electronic and physical copies), including e-filing in New Jersey.
• Assist with case file management: editing documents, revising from notes, organizing binders, and creating tables of contents.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and vendors in support of litigation cases.
• Prepare legal documents and case arguments for attorneys.
• Take meeting minutes and transcribe dictation.
• Provide administrative support for ad hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications :

• 3-5 years of legal assistant experience (experience in insurance law preferred).
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with e-filing in New Jersey, and experience with Netdocs or similar software.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Zoom, and Adobe/PDF.

Additional Details :

This is a full-time position located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Perks :

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic legal team
• Professional development and growth opportunities

If you are a qualified candidate looking to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.