Legal Assistant

Robert Half • West Caldwell, NJ • 6h ago

Description

A busy firm in the West Caldwell area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing firm. This Legal Assistant will get the chance to join a dynamic team that offers career advancement, a hybrid working schedule, and the ability to wear many hats. The ideal Legal Assistant will have prior experience in bankruptcy law and has experience both domestic as well as international (not required). This Legal Assistant will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and providing essential assistance to attorneys.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

Draft and prepare various legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, pleadings, contracts, and estate planning materials.

Manage filings with state and federal courts, including electronic submissions, while ensuring compliance with court requirements.

Support attorneys in trial preparation and deliver assistance during trial proceedings.

Coordinate conference calls, video meetings, and other communications as needed.

Handle administrative tasks such as processing check requests, submitting expense reports, and maintaining accurate client files.

Collaborate with office services to manage large-scale document production, including copying and scanning.

Open and close client matters while maintaining proper organization of files in both electronic and physical formats.

Serve as a key member of the legal support team, providing assistance across the firm as required.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall operations.

This Legal Assistant position is paying between $60,000 and $70,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Legal Assistant role apply today!

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role..

Any bankruptcy law experience is a plus

Proficiency with case management software and tools.

Strong skills in calendar management and scheduling.

Excellent client relations abilities with a detail-oriented approach.

Solid knowledge of litigation processes and legal terminology.

High level of organizational and administrative expertise.

Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures, including electronic systems.

Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

TalentMatch®

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.

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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.

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