What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant position at Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
We are working with a rapidly growing boutique law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with at least three years of litigation experience with state and federal court matters to assist the firms attorneys in administrative aspects of their active litigation practice in their Princeton, NJ office.
Their ideal candidate will format briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents; e-file legal documents (state, federal, and appellate courts), calendar dates and manage court reporter services for depositions; process, compile, and maintain medical authorizations; prepare draft correspondence; edit legal services invoices; process expenses; make travel arrangements; answer phone calls; manage incoming mail; copy and file; track CLE requirements; assist with marketing and client development efforts; and other duties as needed.
They should be familiar with state and federal court procedures; preparing applications for admission to state and federal bars; and maintaining calendars. The position requires a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; great attention to details; excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal), and time management skills; the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
The candidate will sit in the Princeton, NJ office but will also support attorneys in the firm's Philadelphia and New York offices.
The firm offers competitive salary, a wide range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, a collegial and collaborative environment, a great work environment, and other perks. Due to the collaborative nature of the firm, this is an in-person position.
For consideration please provide your resume. A cover letter is appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.
Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws . If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
