Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense and White-Collar Litigation Confidential
Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense and White-Collar Litigation Confidential
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Legal Assistant White Collar & Criminal Defense Litigation (Newark NJ)
Our client a highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys specializing in whitecollar and criminal defense litigation in the Greater Newark NJ area. This is an excellent opportunity for a detailoriented and highly organized professional to play a key role in a fastpaced litigation practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily administrative tasks including document preparation file organization and data management
- Draft prepare and edit legal documents such as briefs motions discovery requests subpoenas and other litigation materials
- Coordinate and maintain attorney schedules including court appearances client meetings depositions and filing deadlines
- Efile legal documents in state (NJ/NY) and federal courts using ECourts and PACER
- Assist in organizing reviewing and managing discovery materials and evidence
- Professionally communicate with clients ensuring confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of cases
- Track attorney billable hours and assist with invoicing using appropriate billing software
- Provide additional administrative support to the litigation team to ensure seamless office operations
- Flexibility to work overtime when necessary to meet case deadlines
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant with a strong background in litigation
- Bachelors degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Certification (preferred)
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel and Outlook
- Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments SurePoint or similar platforms (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of legal efiling systems for state and federal courts
- Excellent organizational multitasking and timemanagement abilities
- Polished professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional accuracy in drafting and proofreading legal documents
The Perks:
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment that values individual contributions
- Opportunities to participate in philanthropic initiatives and community engagement
- Make a meaningful impact within a toptier litigation practice
This is a prime opportunity for a highly skilled legal assistant to join a prestigious law firm and support highprofile whitecollar and criminal defense cases.
Employment Type
Full Time
