Atlantic City, NJ
Order: 324226
Our Client in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking a professional and highly skilled Legal Assistant with experience in Commercial Banking and Commercial Real Estate. Must be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents pertaining to real estate transactions and commercial loans. This is a DIRECT HIRE position, offering $25-$29 per hour, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
- Performs typing assignments and 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, and arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years prior Legal Assistant 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 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 in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with an emphasis on drafting documents and tracking changes.
- Proactive in drafting documents and completing assignments with minimal supervision.
- Experience with NetDocs, a plus.
- Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in records and information.
- Professional in appearance and manner
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Spending Account
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Paid Time-Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Wellness Programs
- Free parking