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Robert Half Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a highly regarded law firm in Madison, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is looking for long-term stability with a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, exceptional organizational skills, and extensive New York and New Jersey e-filing experience, including filings in both Superior and District Courts.
Legal Assistant - Litigation Location: Madison, NJ Schedule: 100% Onsite | 35-Hour Work Week Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys
- Draft, edit, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings
- Prepare and electronically file pleadings and legal documents in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts
- Maintain case files, both electronic and physical
- Handle time entry, billing support, pre-bills, and client invoices
- Prepare expense reports and related administrative documentation
- Coordinate mailings, overnight deliveries, service of process, and court filings
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
Why Apply?
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
- Well-established and highly respected law firm
- Competitive compensation
- Consistent 35-hour work week
- Collaborative and professional legal team
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules
- Must have extensive NY/NJ e-filing experience, including Superior Court and Federal District Court filings
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, track changes, table of authorities, and table of contents
- Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments and billing systems such as SurePoint is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Education
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and legal experience will be considered