What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Whitman Transition Advisors LLC?
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team in Roseland, NJ. This role is essential in ensuring smooth case management by handling administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and coordinating schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage administrative tasks such as document preparation, file organization, and deadline tracking.
- Draft, edit, and format legal documents, including briefs, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas.
- Coordinate and maintain attorney schedules, including court appearances, client meetings, and depositions.
- Handle electronic filing of legal documents in state (NJ/NY) and federal courts via E-Courts and Pacer.
- Assist in organizing, reviewing, and managing discovery materials and evidence.
- Communicate professionally with clients while maintaining confidentiality.
- Track attorney billable hours and assist with invoicing using billing software.
- Provide additional support as needed, including occasional overtime to meet deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments or SurePoint is a plus.
- Familiarity with legal e-filing systems for state and federal courts.
- Strong multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a professional demeanor.
- High attention to detail in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and contribute to its success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Litigation: 5 years (Required)
- Legal administrative: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Roseland, NJ 07068 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
