Legal Assistant Paralegal

Job Description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Parsippany Office

At Weiner Law Group, LLP, we commit all of our resources to one goal — building on our client's success! We do this by providing outstanding service, experienced counsel, innovative strategies and focused advocacy.

We are a 35-year, AV rated, 60+ attorney firm (and GROWING) with a true state-wide presence, maintaining offices in Parsippany, Hoboken, Bridgewater, Bayonne, Vineland, and Red Bank. We are seeking a Legal Secretary/Paralegal to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience in New Jersey and New York is preferred.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Type, format, and edit legal documents.

Transcribe dictation; proofread copy for spelling, grammar, and content; make appropriate changes.

Filing

Organize and prioritize large volumes of information.

Open and close new matters including conflict checks;

Provide administrative support (copy, scanning, faxing, etc.).

Handle all other administrative duties as assigned.

E-filing in State, Federal and Federal District Court

Typing, formatting, and editing motions, briefs, answers, due process petitions, contracts, resolutions

Requirements:

5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal handling work in both New Jersey and New York is a plus.

Public Sector Litigation experience a plus. Familiarity with federal, state, and local courts and procedures.

Excellent organizational and communication skills with close attention to detail, and exceptional proofreading skills.

iManage/FileSite experience a plus.

Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Heavy communication duties with clients, Courts and other parties.

Ability to research, gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.

Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, scanner, facsimile, telephone.

Willingness to help others in the office if needed.

Our culture is highly collaborative giving each professional not only the independence to work autonomously but most importantly as part of a team.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, 21 days of paid vacation and more.Company Description

Growing firm, great people, low turnover.