Legal Assistant – Defense Litigation

Apply For: Legal Assistant – Defense Litigation
Atlantic City, NJ

Seeking highly professional and experienced Legal Assistant with a strong background in Defense Litigation. Must be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents and exhibits, and with e-filing with the courts.

Responsibilities

  • Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
  • Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
  • Performs typing assignments and transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
  • Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
  • Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, and arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
  • Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with NetDocs, a plus
  • Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
  • Professional in appearance and manner
  • A minimum of 1 year prior Legal Assistant experience, preferred

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the application and hiring process. We value the experience and perspective of those who have served and encourage veterans and military personnel to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Pay range: $25 – 29 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Discount
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Holidays & Floating Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance
  • Wellness Programs

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Defense Litigation: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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