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.
The Legal Assistant plays a critical role in supporting attorneys by managing day-to-day administrative and legal tasks, ensuring smooth operations across matters and client communications. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to anticipate needs, and a proactive approach to managing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
About the firm:
We are mid-sized law firm located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We have satellite locations in Hammonton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ and NYC. We were founded in 1977 as a small and firm and over the years have managed to grow and expand our firm. We are full service law firm and are committed to the highest standards of professional competence, innovative thinking, and client advocacy to help make complex legal matters simple to navigate. We have a little over 100 employees including 60+ attorneys and we are approved counsel for many major insurance carries with a strong focus on complex civil litigation. We also offer a wide variety of legal services across multiple practice areas. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive culture and deep community ties, and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our team's well-being and growth.
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities:
Serve as a key point of contact between attorneys, clients, and internal teams Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, calls, and travel Handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring timely and professional communication Transcribe dictation and maintain accurate documentation Anticipate attorney needs and provide proactive administrative support Track and follow up on outstanding tasks, deadlines, and projects
Legal Assistant Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high level of professionalism Why Join us: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA) 401(k) with a generous company match Competitive PTO and paid holidays Discounted gym membership Firm-sponsored events and a collaborative culture Ongoing training and development opportunities
