Legal Assistant

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Legal Assistant in its Princeton, NJ office. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and provide backup to other attorneys as requested. The position requires the ability to multitask effectively and balance working on multiple requests and projects on a daily basis. Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity and processing invoices.
• E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology
• Knowledge of expense reporting, billing and dictation
• Assist with calendar calls and deposition scheduling, as needed
• Assist with travel plans, as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Employee Relations or Employee Relations Generalist

Experience/Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience working in a law firm (Preferred Civil Litigation Experience) .
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits::
This position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance a 401(k) plan, flexible spending and more.

Goldberg Segalla isn't merely a business-we're a community. We value the diversity of our teams and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.