Legal Assistant Job at Margolis Edelstein, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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  • Margolis Edelstein
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Margolis Edelstein, a premier insurance defense firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Berkeley Heights, NJ team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with great organizational skills, effective case management, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and help wherever needed.

Duties may include assisting with filing various court documents, drafting templates and calendaring. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, be familiar with e-filing in state/federal courts, calendaring/docketing, and various legal administrative duties.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, examine, and organize legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
  • Preparation and submission of pleadings via electronic file systems in both state and federal courts
  • Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
  • Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems
  • Provide general administrative assistance

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • 2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Proficient in Box, SurePoint, and Filevine a plus but not required
  • Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

For consideration email your resume to mgalang@margolisedelstein.com

Job Type: Full-time and in-person at our Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 office.

Benefits:

401(k) and Profit Sharing

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free parking

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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