Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Kaufman Dolowich LLP • Hackensack, NJ

3d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for its New Jersey office. The position provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a variety of civil litigation matters. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment while delivering exceptional client service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Knowledge of New Jersey state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong understanding of litigation terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document management and legal practice technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and documents using the Firm's document management systems.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Monitor case deadlines and assist with compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with preparing exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and trial binders.
• Process attorney time entries and expense reports, and assist with billing activities as needed.
• Support attorneys in managing workloads and maintaining accurate case information.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Perform other administrative and litigation support duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program.
• Robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed