Description
Robert Half is seeking a legal assistant to support one of our law firm clients in their Cherry Hill, NJ office. This position requires a minimum of three (3) years of prior litigation experience, preferably with exposure to family or personal injury law.
The legal assistant will be responsible for performing the following functions on a regular basis, including but not limited to:
Transcribing correspondence, memos, emails, etc. for final review and approval by respective attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s).
Maintaining hard and electronic copies of client files.
Communicating with various individuals by telephone and email, including clients, court personnel, and other counsel.
Reviewing and routing telephone and email messages to appropriate individual(s).
Frequent printing, scanning, copying, and faxing of documents.
Maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling/coordinating court appearances and meetings.
Performing time entry and preparing intake forms, conflict checks, check requests, expense reports, and reimbursements.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following qualities:
Prior experience with and knowledge of New Jersey and Federal Court Rules.
An understanding of general litigation procedures and processes, including Court/Judicial preferences and filing requirements/deadlines.
Familiarity with e-filing systems and the submission of pleadings for New Jersey and Federal Courts.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Document Management systems, Electronic Timekeeping applications, and Adobe.
Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet necessary deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle assignments and workload independently
Requirements
NJ e-filing
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