Our client a top NJ firm is seeking to hire a Full-time Litigation Assistant for its Healthcare practice in their Roseland, NJ office. This role plays a vital part in supporting legal team by assisting with document preparation, managing legal document flow, and handling administrative tasks. The firm offers a friendly workplace along with an excellent benefits and compensation package. Candidates should have litigation experience in a law firm and healthcare is a big plus. Must have strong computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting data.
• Review and verify correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Draft letters, motions, briefs, table of contents, table of authorities, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel.
• Enter attorney time entries by the allotted deadline.
• Interface with clients; confirming meetings, requesting required documentation, etc.
• Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering and deadlines.
• E-file both via NJ E-courts as well as Federal Pacer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience e-filing in both State (NJ/NY) and Federal courts.
• Working knowledge of NetDocuments or similar document management application.
• Experience using SurePoint or similar billing software.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word and Outlook; ability to quickly learn other applications.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage workflow efficiently and accurately.
• Professional communication skills.

Candidates should email resume to smartin@roberthadleyassociates.com