Legal Assistant

Description

Robert Half Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a highly regarded law firm in Madison, New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is looking for long-term stability with a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, exceptional organizational skills, and extensive New York and New Jersey e-filing experience, including filings in both Superior and District Courts.

Legal Assistant - Litigation

Location: Madison, NJ

Schedule: 100% Onsite | 35-Hour Work Week

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to multiple attorneys

• Draft, edit, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings

• Prepare and electronically file pleadings and legal documents in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts

• Maintain case files, both electronic and physical

• Handle time entry, billing support, pre-bills, and client invoices

• Prepare expense reports and related administrative documentation

• Coordinate mailings, overnight deliveries, service of process, and court filings

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members

Why Apply?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential

• Well-established and highly respected law firm

• Competitive compensation

• Consistent 35-hour work week

• Collaborative and professional legal team

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules

• Must have extensive NY/NJ e-filing experience, including Superior Court and Federal District Court filings

• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, track changes, table of authorities, and table of contents

• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments and billing systems such as SurePoint is preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Education

• Associate degree or higher preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and legal experience will be considered

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