What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP?
**National Law Firm Seeks Experienced Legal Assistant**
A skilled and experienced legal assistant is needed in civil litigation at our Berkeley Heights, NJ office.
- e-filing experience in New Jersey, both State and Federal court
- Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
- Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
- Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
- Prepare and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and routine shell macros
- Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
- Open and close legal files
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
- Document management and organizational skills
- Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
- Assist multiple attorneys
- Trial preparation
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be a team player
- Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
- Ability to multi-task independently
- Professional and pleasant demeanor
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets required
- High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
- Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package, including potential bonuses
- Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
- Flexible work from home policy
- Referral program
We are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
