Legal Assistant – Litigation

Apply For: Legal Assistant – Litigation
Atlantic City, NJ

Seeking highly professional and experienced Legal Assistants 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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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