What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at MCMANIMON SCOTLAND & BAUMANN LLC?
McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in our Roseland Office. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, have a strong work ethic and possess a desire to be part of a team. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical insurance, health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability, dental, vision, critical illness plan, a retirement savings plan and an on-site gym.
Job Description : MS&B is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide all levels of support to multiple attorneys in our Land Use, Affordable Housing, Redevelopment and Public Finance Practice Groups. Responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, revising legal documents and other case material, redlining documents, scanning, saving and uploading documents to NetDocs, managing attorney calendars, coordinating meetings and scheduling calls, maintaining and organizing client files, processing time entries for attorneys, answering phones in a timely and polite manner and submitting expense reports.
Company Description : Located in Roseland, NJ, MS&B is a law firm focused on NJ serving both governmental and private sector clients. Our firm practices in the areas of public finance, redevelopment, affordable housing, land use, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, restructuring and bankruptcy, among others. Founded in 1971, the firm brings a unique ability to bridge both public and private sectors.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging : At MS&B, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have always been an essential part of who we are. We are dedicated to fostering, maintaining, and expanding a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and cultivate exceptional candidates to create a high-quality team. Building upon our long-standing commitment to hiring and mentoring women and people of color, we make a conscious effort to retain and strengthen a workplace comprised of all races, ethnicities, religions and beliefs, national origins, socio-economic, marital, military, and veteran statuses, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, languages, disabilities, medical conditions, and family structures. We value each of our individual differences, experiences and perspectives as an asset that forges stronger relationships, enhances the quality of life for each of us, and enables MS&B to best represent our clients and the communities we serve.
- 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task with outstanding follow-up skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks while paying close attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread documents
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe and NetDocs or similar DMS as well as iTimeKeep or similar time-entry software.
- Team player
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