Legal Assistant (contract)

Beacon Hill
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
$25-$28 an hour
Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, and legal correspondence.
  • Maintain and organize case files. Track case progress and deadlines, ensuring timely filing of documents.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and appointments.
  • Maintain electronic filing system using Clio. Ensure all documents are filed correctly.
  • Schedule mediations, meetings, and telephone conferences, and perform general office duties such as answering phones, and managing email correspondence.

Requirements :

  • Previous professional / internship experience as a legal assistant or similar role is required.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and document formatting. Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Interested candidates can email a Word version of their resume for consideration. All relevant experience should be listed on resume submissions.

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