Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

Our Client in Atlantic City, New Jersey is seeking Legal Assistants with Defense Litigation experience for exciting DIRECT HIRE (not contract to hire) positions. These are Full Time positions offering $25.00-$29.00 per hour, based on experience. 

The ideal candidates will be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents and exhibits, and e-filing with the NJ courts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
• Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
• Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year prior experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers, and related software applications
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with NetDocs, a plus
• Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.