Legal Assistant

A busy company in the Verona area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing firm. This Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a great team that works well with each other and that offer career advancement. This Legal Assistant position plays a key role in keeping case activity organized, preparing court-ready documents, and coordinating time-sensitive filings in both state and federal courts. The ideal Legal Assistant will bring strong law firm experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Other responsibilities of this Legal Assistant will include but not be limited to:

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm required.
• Hands-on experience with New Jersey state and federal court e-filing systems required; New York court e-filing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, pleadings, discovery, and case management.
• Experience drafting, preparing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court filing requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with legal document management and case management software preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment.

This Legal Assistant position is paying between $75,000 and $95,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Legal Assistant opportunity, apply today!

• Prior law firm experience in a Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using New Jersey state and federal court e-filing platforms; familiarity with New York e-filing procedures is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of litigation workflow, including pleadings, discovery, court filings, and overall case management practices.
• Proven ability to draft, edit, proofread, and properly format legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong command of legal terminology and knowledge of court submission requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to safeguard confidential information with discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the professionalism to work well with attorneys, clients, court staff, and opposing counsel.