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Lavery, Selvaggi & Cohen, P.C.

Legal Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $55,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Hackettstown, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,206 / year median in New Jersey

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

We have an opening for Full Time Legal Assistant/Secretary Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5

PM Hackettstown, New Jersey Summary:

We are seeking an organized and motivated legal assistant to multiple attorneys. Real Estate experience a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft, revise & format a variety of documents including letters, memorandums, agreements, and resolutions. Organizing attorney calendars and deadlines. Communication with clients. Process new client/matters, maintain client files and ensure proper filing of documents.

Qualifications :

Professional Work Ethic. Overall understand of the status of files and upcoming tasks. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Excellent Communication Skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel and Outlook). Experience with document management systems a plus (Epona). Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Full Time Employees are offered the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 401(k) Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents Supplemental Insurance Plans Perks at

Work Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person