Legal Assistant / Calendar Clerk

Description Robert Half is seeking a highly detail-oriented Legal Clerk / Paralegal to support a busy litigation team with a strict focus on calendaring and deadline management for complex, multi-party asbestos litigation. This role is critical to ensuring accurate tracking of court dates, depositions, mediations, and attorney appearances across multiple jurisdictions and states.

Start Date:

ASAP Location:

On-Site 5 days per week (Morristown, New Jersey)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00

PM Duration:

Long Term Contract Pay Rate:

$25-$30 per hour Key Responsibilities + Maintain and manage a high-volume asbestos litigation calendar, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and attorney appearances across numerous cases and jurisdictions + Track and consolidate dates and deadlines from multiple sources, including court calendars and internal systems + Ensure accurate, timely creation and distribution of Outlook calendar invitations to attorneys and team members + Monitor and cross-check court calendars and internal calendars to confirm accuracy and updates + Provide consistent follow-up to ensure deadlines and appearances are properly scheduled and communicated + Once fully trained and calendaring responsibilities are well established, assist with light paralegal support as needed by the litigation teams Requirements Qualifications + Strong experience managing calendars and deadlines in a legal or litigation environment + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel + Demonstrated ability to manage hundreds of cases simultaneously with a high level of accuracy + Experience supporting multiple attorneys across different locations and jurisdictions + Prior paralegal experience is a plus, but not required + Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Skills & Competencies + Excellent time management and prioritization skills + Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, high-volume litigation setting + Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with attorneys and team members + Reliable, organized, and process-oriented Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .