Legal Secretary / Assistant
About The Position
We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations. We are seeking a SEASONED Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 5+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to join our team at our growing Parsippany, NJ office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- High School or GED.
- Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
- Familiarity with document management systems.
Responsibilities
- Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas.
- Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
- Scheduling Depositions
- Managing Travel Arrangements
- Time Entry
- Calendar Management
- E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
- Organizing Discovery Materials
- Trial preparation
- Processing Records
- Billing Edits
- Managing Expense Reports
- Other General Office Administration Functions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing
- Life and A&D Insurance
- Flex Spending Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
