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.
Legal Assistant Senior Newkleo LLC Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time | Contract $24.24 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Office activity coordination Business support experience for legal executives Zoom E-filing platforms Executive administrative support Scanning Phone call screening Legal memorandum writing Video conferencing software Legal drafting Microsoft Teams Document imaging Telephone systems Video conferences (communication methods) Managing executive calendars Video conferencing systems operation Pleadings filing assistance
Full Job Description Job Description:
Provides secretarial /paralegal assistance to agency executives in legal environments who have complex program or operational responsibilities. Performs research, management, and case investigative work. Drafts affidavits, pleadings, briefs and interrogatories. Prepares exhibit books. Reads and summarizes depositions for trail use. Responds to plaintiff's discovery requests. Interviews witnesses and defendants to prepare for trail. Uses word processing system to key, proofread and edit letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, expense, travel and miscellaneous forms from handwritten drafts, dictation and t typed drafts. Takes and transcribes legal dictation. Types routine correspondence. Answers telephone, take messages, direct calls, receive clients and distribute deliveries. Performs other assigned duties such as mail, creating case files and filing, completing and maintaining forms, and making travel arrangements. Considerable knowledge of the State and/or federal court systems, of legal case management and litigation support techniques. Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, office / administrative management ability with a variety of clerical / administrative duties. Ability to use word processing software / systems. Paralegal training or experience.
Skills required:
Ability to draft letters and memos Skill in scanning documents Experience with document preparation (briefs and complaints) Knowledge of e-filing procedures and packaging/mailing Ability to schedule and manage meetings via Zoom and Teams Proficiency in maintaining calendars Capacity to handle confidential information Skill in screening and routing calls.
Desired Skills:
Transcribes or types legal dictation with accuracy and attention to detail Prepares standard legal forms in compliance with established requirements Reviews and proofreads legal briefs, pleadings, transcriptions, and citations for accuracy and clarity Verifies the accuracy and completeness of citations and references Drafts and formats correspondence and other written materials Maintains confidential case files, follow-up records, and other essential legal documentation Learns and applies various electronic, manual, and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units Prepares and formats legal documents in accordance with established standards and guidelines Scans and organizes documents for electronic and physical filing Schedules appointments and coordinates meeting logistics Manages and maintains calendars to ensure accurate scheduling and timely reminders Work hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Lunch hour (unpaid): 1 hr
Additional Information:
Dress Code:
Business Casual Parking:
yes #
NWKNonIT Pay:
$24.24 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Legal Work:
1 year (Required)
Legal Assistance:
1 year (Required) Legal drafting: 1 year (Required) Ability to
