Our client, a growing global law firm specializing in insurance coverage/defense law is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant/Docketing Clerk to join their team. This is a hybrid opportunity, with at least two days a week working from home, based out of their Basking RIdge, NJ office. The role is for a collaborative and forward thinking team and comes with a with a salary up to $60k base with fantastic benefits and perks!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review court notices and enter schedules or deadlines into the calendar
• Proficiency in tracking court dates using, New Jersey e-Courts, e-Law, and knowledge of NYCEF useful
• Heavy communication with the courts and adversaries to confirm appearances
• Coordinate appearances with attorneys, schedule depositions, meetings and mediations
• Advanced knowledge of depositions, motions, court and/or judges' rules and how to locate them on court websites
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to court dates, adjournments, and other calendar-related matters
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes
• Enter matter data in docketing software database

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a law firm
• Proven experience as a calendar clerk, litigation secretary, or in a similar role within a law firm
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent client services and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and concisely
• Proactive and anticipatory
• Ability to think clearly and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of BEC CoreRelate preferred

About Zerega Consulting:

Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.

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