Legal Secretary - Personal Injury

STARK & STARK P C • Hamilton Township, NJ

3d • $50,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary based in our Hamilton, NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment.

Requirements

• The preferred candidate will have at least two years of civil litigation experience; entry-level candidates with a strong interest in personal injury law are also encouraged to apply.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
• The ideal candidate will be self-directed, and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, judgment, confidentiality, professional and ethical standards in communications with both external and internal parties.
• Well organized and able to see an assignment through to successful conclusion.
• Self-directed; able to think analytically and solve problems with little direction.
• Able to demonstrate a customer service demeanor regardless of the person or issue at hand.
• Ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies in the legal field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the scheduling of conference calls with attorneys, mediations, court appearances with clients, expert witnesses, other law firms, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and trials.
• Professionally answer and handle phone calls and act as client liaison on practice matters.
• Work with witnesses and other law firms to coordinate deposition and trial testimony.
• Handle miscellaneous administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofing documents, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, and handling general office duties as needed.
• Process expense reimbursements as needed.
• Sort and distribute department mail.
• Handle other responsibilities as directed.

Benefits

• Stark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• The firm also provides generous paid time off, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability benefits and 401(k) plan with firm contributions.
• Compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including candidate experience, qualifications, accomplishments, and location.
• Employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based merit increases rewarding individual and firm achievements.

What This Job Offers

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