Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary Job 12 miles from Jersey City
Prominent National Law Firm
Legal Secretary
Hackensack, NJ Office
Salary: $90K - $115K
Hybrid Schedule
The Northern New Jersey office of a national law firm is recruiting for a Legal Secretary. This is a hybrid position.
As the Legal Secretary with this prestigious law firm, you will be exposed to a variety of interesting cases while supporting a team of attorneys. The firm is interested in meeting enthusiastic, hardworking candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have 5+ years of litigation or corporate legal secretary experience.
For consideration, email your resume today!
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Corporate Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Firm Ranking: AmLaw100 Firm
Legal Secretary, Corporate
Support Model: 1 to 2 Corporate Transactional Attorneys
Pay Rate: $80,000 - $110,000 with OT and BONUS
Onsite Logistics: 2/3 days a week onsite
Hiring Manager: Office Administrator
Job Description:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Candidates will effectively support attorneys in preparing for negotiations and contract disputes. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficient daily administrative operations of the assigned legal team.
Communicates with attorneys and helps balance the team's workload to ensure completion of projects within established time frames and quality standards; seeks assistance from the Legal Secretary Lead and/or the HR/Attorney Recruiting Manager when workload demands and deadlines are required.
Demonstrates mastery of the Firm's Microsoft Office system by producing a variety of documents from various source materials, which may include Dictaphone tapes.
Composes routine correspondence and non-routine correspondence for attorney review as requested.
Become familiar with the Firm's policies and all applicable administrative procedures.
Provides administrative support to the assigned legal team by ensuring the organization of work flow, files and recordkeeping, including preparation of timesheets and client bills, expense reports, and the processing of incoming and outgoing mail and overnight deliveries.
Assists in organizing work schedule by maintaining calendar, scheduling appointments and coordinating travel arrangements.
Qualifications
3-5 years of legal secretarial experience with a solid understanding of law firm or sophisticated organization operation
Commercial Real Estate Experience
Excellent word processing skills and advanced-level computer skills required including proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge in NetDocs, Intapp Time, and Chrome River a plus.
Hybrid Legal Secretary at Prominent Law Firm
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
A prominent full-service law firm established over 100 years ago with 17 offices in the United States is looking for a Legal Secretary to support a Partner. The role will also provide minimal support to another Partner and 2 Associates. The office is in Rockefeller Center and has approximately 250 employees. The current Legal Secretary has been there for 25 years and is retiring and will train the new secretary. The secretary will sit in a cubicle near the Partner that has a window. The role reports to the HR Manager and is hybrid: Mon-Thurs in office Fridays remote.
About the Job:
Delivers excellent work and superior service to the Firm's clients; contributes to the Firm's reputation for excellence by providing highly efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to a legal team consisting of five or more attorneys.
Assist attorneys in meeting client-service support demands, including providing telephone support (answering questions and otherwise being helpful to callers), performing administrative tasks as requested and as usual in relation to task, performing document production and other related tasks, including receiving and editing proformas and communicating with Billing personnel.
Communicates with attorneys and assists in balancing the team's workload to ensure completion of projects
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within established time frames and quality standards; seeks guidance when workload demands and deadlines • dictate.
Review and edit billing proformas. This includes working with the assigned billing specialists to prepare client invoices, create cover letters, and send client invoices.
Assist with opening and closing of client matters and prepare engagement letters.
A strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate peripheral needs is crucial.
Prepare internal paperwork, including expense vouchers, messenger vouchers and other such forms required by other suppo1t departments.
Schedules various events and meetings. Work with Travel Department regarding business trips, schedule conference rooms using the Conference Room Scheduler, and order refreshments for meetings, when necessary. Legal Secretary should anticipate peripheral needs.
Prepares and processes legal documents and papers including, but not limited to editing documents, preparing redlines, tables of contents and tables of authorities.
Provides dependable, flexible support. Demonstrates teamwork by providing secretarial and administrative support to others as requested by the HR Manager whenever workload permits; contributes to the assimilation or new legal and support staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of the Firm's secretarial policies and all appli'cable administrative procedures.
Other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
About You:
Minimum of 10 years of experience at a law firm required, supporting a minimum of four attorneys.
Interpersonal communication skills necessary in order to maintain effective relationships with partners, attorneys, clients and staff in person, by e-mail and telephone
Advanced skills in Word (using styles, track changes and document comparison programs); proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Advanced skills with Outlook and Adobe Pro.
Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and be able to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Salary, OT, Bonus, Profit Sharing, 401k, Benefits (medical, dental, vision)-basic plan paid 100% by the firm, Paid Vacation
Hours: 9:30-5:30
Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary Job 21 miles from Jersey City
A midsize law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary with 3+ years of experience for their Garden City, NY office. The primary responsibilities for this role include preparing documents, typing, filing, entering time sheets, billing, faxing, copying, scanning, data entry, reception desk relief, and other general office duties such as answering phones and greeting visitors as needed. The work schedule is fulltime in the office and two days a month working remotely.
The Ideal Candidate:
Must have advanced computer skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including knowledge of styles, proofreading, and grammar.
Should have experience with e-filing of court documents.
Must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally via in-person, email, and phone with clients and colleagues, always maintaining discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
Should be organized, possess leadership qualities, and be self-motivated.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range: $65,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience.
In addition to a competitive salary, the law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, HSA, Flexible Spending Plan, 401(k) with employer match, and paid vacation.
Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
A defense litigation firm in New York is looking to add a polished Legal Secretary to their team. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply.
About the Opportunity:
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: Temp to perm
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9am-5pm
Onsite: New York, NY
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
E-file court filings
Open new matters
Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room
Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Input billing information into billing software
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
Qualifications
Must have 6+ years Litigation experience
Licensed Notary required
Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Legal Secretary / Insurance Defense Litigation
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Midsized insurance defense litigation law firm located in midtown Manhattan is seeking a seasoned Legal Secretary with 5+ years of experience and a strong insurance defense litigation background. This position will involve supporting 2 to 3 attorneys. The role will be split equally between administrative responsibilities and document production. This position requires handling dictation, e-filing, preparation of legal documents and exhibits, preparation and revisions to reports and correspondence, telephone coverage, calendaring, email maintenance, filing, travel arrangements, proofreading, etc. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, organized, professional, articulate and personable. Possibility for some overtime. Email resume and please include salary requirements in your cover letter.
No agencies please.
Full benefits including 401k match and profit-sharing
Comp range from 65k to 75k
Paralegal, Project & Infrastructure Finance
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Paralegal will assist attorneys in various stages of complex energy, power and infrastructure transactions, including preparing and organizing documents, ordering and reviewing lien searches and drafting, reviewing and filing UCC financing statements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Draft correspondence and documentation under attorney supervision
Assist with due diligence matters by organizing and reviewing documents
Gather, organize and maintain precedent collections
Assist with reviewing collateral documentation
Perform lien searches with detailed review
Prepare, distribute and collect signature pages
Organize and assemble transaction documents
Draft and review UCC financing statements
Obtain charter documents and good-standing certificates from the Secretary of State in applicable jurisdictions
Assist attorneys with pre-closing and closing transactions, including preparation of closing sets
Maintain and organize client documents and filings
Qualifications/Position Requirements
Experience with corporate service providers' UCC platforms
Ability to manage a varied workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Must be punctual and reliable
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to proofread typed material for typographical spelling and grammatical errors
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm's and clients' documentation and information
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record is required.
Minimum 3 plus years' experience preferred
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $130,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Compensation: $90K-$120K base + bonus
Responsibilities:
Supporting the corporate governance function, including drafting board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and other related documentation;
Responsible for maintaining corporate governance records and legal entity information via a dedicated legal entity management database;
Assist with the formation and dissolution of legal entities (formation of corporations, LLCs and partnerships) and filing of documents with the relevant state corporate agencies;
Assist with apostille process;
Manage and coordinate execution of legal agreements;
Assist with KYC/Anti-Money- Laundering (AML) requests;
Perform other related tasks and support ad hoc projects as necessary.
Qualifications:
2-4 years of relevant experience within a similar function as a corporate secretary or legal assistant; preferably coming out of an investment manager, law firm, or similar financial services firm with experience in a corporate governance function;
Bachelor's degree required;
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs
strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills;
Ability to respond quickly and shift demands as necessary; must be able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.
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Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Our client, a NYC Employment Litigation Law firm is currently looking for a new Paralegal to join their team.
Ideal candidate has at least 1-3 years of experience providing support to a dedicated Employment Litigation attorney through all phases of cases from intake to trial. This includes assisting attorney with daily tasks such as filing documents, organizing files, client communications, scheduling.
For immediate consideration, apply today!
Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for Cole Schotz in New York, NY
Salary Range: $76K - $180K pending what you bring to the table
Onsite in New York
Skills and Certifications
Candidates must have solid experience in all aspects of IP prosecution.
A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity
Candidate Details
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Never
Our client, a top Am 100 law firm, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Prosecution Paralegal for their offices in New Jersey or New York. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a law firm setting, specifically in intellectual property prosecution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Prepare and electronically file a variety of USPTO trademark prosecution and maintenance documents, including applications, responses to office actions, and various other legal forms.
● Manage the preparation and filing of trademark documents with WIPO and under the Madrid Protocol, including international registrations and responses to irregularities.
● Liaise with foreign counsel to manage international trademark applications and registrations, including document legalization.
● Communicate regularly with clients about the status of trademarks and impending deadlines.
● Conduct preliminary trademark searches using online and USPTO resources.
● File copyright registrations and perform due diligence on IP assets for corporate transactions.
● Support litigation activities, including preparation for TTAB proceedings and UDRP actions.
● Handle all aspects of patent prosecution in the US, PCT, and foreign jurisdictions, including filing design applications and managing deadlines.
● Maintain and monitor IP deadlines using docketing software, preferably CPI, and ensure communication of deadlines to attorneys and staff.
Qualifications:
● A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.
● Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a considerable workload effectively.
● Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
● Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity with iManage is advantageous.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Candidates must have solid experience in all aspects of IP prosecution.
A college degree and/or a paralegal certificate are required.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Relativity, and Concordance. Familiarity
Paralegal (Personal Injury Law)
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Our client is looking for a talented paralegal for its reputable law firm in Queens, NY, specializing in personal injury law (specifically car accidents). This position is open to both entry-level and experienced candidates.
Responsibilities:
Sort and organize emails, file, scan, and maintain office files
Conduct client intake, follow up with clients, and manage calendars
Assist with administrative tasks and ensure smooth office operations
Draft and file legal documents, including complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, and deposition notices
Help with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and conducting legal research
Order, review, and summarize medical records for case preparation
Support settlement conferences, mediation, and negotiations with providers or insurance companies
Organize case filing systems for easy access and retrieval
Requirements:
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow in the legal field
Experience in personal injury law (specifically car accidents) or a similar practice area is preferred for more experienced candidates
If you're ready to contribute to a thriving legal team and help clients through their personal injury cases, we want to hear from you!
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
An established leader in the renewable energy and energy storage sector is seeking a qualified Real Estate Paralegal to assist its Legal department in managing complex real estate transactions. This individual will work directly with senior legal professionals and cross-functional teams to support the company's extensive portfolio of energy infrastructure projects across the United States. This position is open to candidates based in either New York City or Palm Beach County, FL.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and manage the execution of real estate agreements, including but not limited to licenses, option agreements, leases, easements, and related amendments, memoranda, and terminations.
Oversee the coordination of project timelines, including managing title searches, schedule B items, and title curative actions to ensure alignment with project deadlines.
Review and manage title commitments, exception documents, surveys, and endorsements, liaising with external title companies and surveyors to resolve issues and secure necessary revisions.
Ensure effective document management throughout the real estate process, including securing final signatures, compiling original documents, and maintaining data integrity within company systems.
Coordinate and facilitate the procurement of third-party consents and agreements, ensuring that compliance requirements are communicated and adhered to by both internal teams and external contractors.
Manage the execution and timely recording of jurisdictional documents, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of organizational and authority documents, ensuring their alignment with project requirements.
Collaborate with legal, development, permitting, and construction teams to ensure all real estate transactions and land-related matters proceed smoothly from inception to project completion.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in real estate and title transactions, with a demonstrated ability to handle complex matters efficiently.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently while also thriving in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Previous experience within the renewable energy sector is strongly preferred, particularly involving land acquisition and title review processes for energy projects.
A strong understanding of transactional documentation, closing mechanics, and the ability to manage various document types related to real estate.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
A Bachelor's degree or commensurate corporate experience in real estate or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively across various internal teams and external stakeholders.
Superior analytical, research, and writing skills, with the ability to draft and review legal documents accurately and thoroughly.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
401(k) plan with a competitive employer match.
Class action Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Position Overview: Our client, a boutique personal injury firm and a go-to for class action cases, is seeking a dedicated and experienced paralegal with at least 3 years of plaintiff-side personal injury or class action experience. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and a passion for pursuing justice on behalf of clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee case management from start to finish, ensuring all aspects are handled efficiently.
Manage discovery processes and conduct comprehensive legal document reviews.
Coordinate with other attorneys regarding case management issues.
Ensure accurate and timely e-filing of legal documents.
Support attorneys in day-to-day case-related tasks, and provide proactive solutions to any challenges.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in plaintiff-side personal injury or class action work.
Prior experience with e-filing.
Willing to work 4 days in the office
Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be a self-starter with a polished and professional demeanor.
Ideal candidate will be committed to a long-term career as a paralegal.
Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience.
Note: This role is ideal for a career paralegal who seeks to grow within a dynamic legal environment.
Premises Liability Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Silver Law Group based in midtown Manhattan is looking for a Paralegal with a premises background to join the team. We foster a welcoming and collaborative environment with an open-door communication policy, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.
We are looking to bring on a Premises Liability Paralegal that can continue to develop and grow from within and take on future leadership opportunities as the firm continues to scale.
Job Description:
Manage case files from inception to resolution, ensuring all documentation is organized and up to date.
Maintain communication with clients, witnesses, and experts, and keep clients informed about case progress.
Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, including gathering evidence (e.g., photographs, accident reports, security footage).
Interview witnesses and victims to collect statements.
Research property history, maintenance records, and past incidents to support claims.
Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
Prepare demand letters and settlement offers for insurance companies or opposing parties.
Assist in preparing and reviewing contracts, releases, and settlement agreements.
Manage discovery, including gathering and organizing medical records, maintenance logs, and other pertinent documents.
Draft and respond to discovery requests such as interrogatories and requests for the production of documents.
Assist in preparing depositions by organizing exhibits and preparing witnesses.
Conduct legal research on premises liability laws, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to the jurisdiction.
Stay updated on changes in local, state, or federal laws affecting premises liability cases.
Assist in trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
Coordinate logistics for trial, including filing documents with the court and serving subpoenas.
Support attorneys during trial by organizing evidence, taking notes, and managing trial documents.
Qualifications:
Able to be in the office 5 days/week;
Paralegal Certificate (optional);
Must have at least 7 years of experience with a Personal Injury Law firm;
Must have at least 3 years of Premise Liability experience ;
Worker's Compensation experience (optional);
Surrogate Court experience (optional);
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Adobe, and familiarity with and/or willingness to learn other platforms and databases;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent time management skills;
Bilingual: Spanish or Russian (optional)
Excellent Computer and Phone Skills;
Organized and Self-Motivated.
Job location: based in midtown Manhattan, NY
Full Time: In the Office
Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 24 miles from Jersey City
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research and gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
Prepare, review, and file legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and motions
Assist attorneys in trial preparation, depositions, and hearings
Maintain and organize case files and legal records
Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals
Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and other legal documents
Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and document management
Required:
New Jersey eFiling, forms, procedures background
Experience in the MedMal defense space
10+ years in the legal field
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 7 miles from Jersey City
Regional mid-sized firm with diverse civil litigation practice is seeking a dedicated, motivated, detail-oriented paralegal with 4+ years of law firm experience for its Newark, NJ office. Excellent writing skills, time management and a must take-charge attitude. Paralegal certificate preferred. Excellent benefits and salary. If you have a salary requirement, please state it in your cover letter. Salary negotiable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Email resume to: ***********************
For more information about our firm, please visit our website at ************
Paralegal Analyst
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Balestriere Law Firm is seeking a paralegal-legal analyst for immediate hire.
This is a full time, business hours, in-office position. We seek recent college graduates to make a commitment of at least one year, ideally more in the range of two years. We are particularly want those who interested in increasing responsibility, growing as our firm grows. No education beyond college is needed. Analysts work closely with our lawyers on all aspects of our matters: we cannot do what we do for our clients without great, committed analysts who own their work and want to do a great job with their colleagues.
You will matter at this Firm - to your colleagues and to the Firm clients - so we require at least two full months' notice (absent exigent circumstances) before you move on (which we will help you to do however we can).
Please note: if you have a law degree of any kind, whether from the United States or overseas you are not a good fit for this position. Please do not apply if you are in law school, have a J.D., or have an LL.M.
Please also note that this is for an immediate hire, within the next few weeks. If you are presently in college and cannot start until late May or June please do not apply; we will, however, hire more analysts in the summer.
About Us
Balestriere is a trials and investigations law firm.
Our firm serves businesses, institutions, and individuals involved in disputes around the world. Our team represents our clients at all stages of a dispute including at trial, in arbitration hearings, and in appellate courts, in intense negotiations, in investigations, and when dealing with the government. We drive cases to win.
Responsibilities of an Analyst
Assist lawyers and any firm staff, including co-counsel of the Firm, in any work of any kind needed to serve clients and run the firm as a business.
Manage case calendars and dockets
Conduct research to support a matter
Prepare and file and otherwise addresses legal documents under supervision of lawyers
Coordinate case events
Communicate with clients and assists in managing client relationships
Conduct client and witness interviews.
Serve as a liaison between attorneys and the courts.
Serve an essential role in all aspects of discovery including depositions, as well as all manner of court and arbitration appearances, including evidentiary hearings and trials.
Perform any administrative tasks of any kind which are needed to run the Firm as an efficient, client focused, winning, profitable business.
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree (further degrees not needed nor preferred)
Superior writing and editing skills
Proficiency in general office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under strict deadlines
Flexibility to pivot from one task to another, including addressing unexpected tasks on a routine basis
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Desire to grow and learn, particularly in working in teams, in writing, and in tactical thinking
Initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently as well as closely with others; in particular the administrative tasks will often be done alone, and after given direction, without constant supervision, or the team type work characterized by case work
An ability to multitask and prioritize
Authorized to work in the United States
One to five years of prior work experience
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary is $60,000 per year. Employees participate in the firm's health, vision, and dental insurance plans and the firm pays for most costs associated with insurance.
Application Process
Please apply initially through LinkedIn. If we are interested in an interview we shall message you to set up a video meeting and at that time ask you to send on writing samples and a list of references.
If we proceed through the process we shall then ask you to come into our office (please note we do not provide reimbursement for any travel) to meet with multiple staff.
After an initial in office meeting, and likely a second office meeting with further staff, we will ask to speak with your three references (and we prefer employer, rather than school, references) whom we will contact.
Finally, after that we may ask you to return to the office for a final in person interview.
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 7 miles from Jersey City
Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national litigation firm seeking an enthusiastic Paralegal to join our Newark, New Jersey office. We are eagerly seeking candidates that have excellent communication skills, problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment.
The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:
Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial
Discovery and records management
Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence
Motion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motions to continue trial
Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail
Education, Experience, and Skills:
5-10 years paralegal experience in a law firm
Civil litigation experience required
Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
Experience working with paperless files. iManage experience a plus
Must successfully pass a background/drug screen
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required.
What we offer you
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
Work-life balance
Generous PTO policy
401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
EEO Statement
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 23 miles from Jersey City
The Axel Group is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our client's team out of Middlesex County, New Jersey. This firm, an NJBiz Best Places to Work recipient, is a top-rated litigation firm with a team full of experienced and well respected trial attorneys!
The ideal candidate has 2-3+ years of experience handling medical malpractice and/or personal injury matters within the state of New Jersey.
Assist with pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal correspondence
Answer phones and communicate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
Prepare and file documents with courts
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
2-3+ years of New Jersey medical malpractice and/or personal injury experience
Experience with E-Courts
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent organizational, client service, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask while adapting to changes in priorities
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, and decorum
Spanish fluency a plus, but not required
Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k with Employer Match
Company sponsored events
Employee breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
Paralegal
Legal Secretary Job 6 miles from Jersey City
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is one of the world's most prominent and fastest growing law firms. Our clients include the world's premier financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and other leading corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations, and private clients. Our attorneys have earned a reputation for crafting innovative business and financial solutions and developing precedent-setting legal strategies to achieve our clients' goals.
We have an excellent opportunity in our New York Office for four entry level Paralegals in our Capital Markets department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
four-year college degree, required (min. 3.0 GPA upon graduation);
interest in the legal profession;
ability to work well in a team environment;
excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills;
ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
excellent computer skills with proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel;
flexibility to work overtime, a must;
must be able to make an approx. 2 year commitment to the position;
able to start full time employment in June 2025;
motivated and detail oriented.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our Capital Markets paralegals help attorneys address the most challenging legal and business issues in their department. They enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, including performing factual research, drafting documents and assisting with the preparation and filing of transactional documents. Also, they support our Capital Markets attorneys regarding daily requests. Combining their own skills with state-of-the-art technology and the assistance of an extensive administrative staff, our Paralegals help Cadwalader attorneys provide a superior level of legal representation.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location from which the applicant will be performing the job.
EEOC:
Cadwalader is an equal opportunity employer. We offer opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, (including traits historically associated with race, such as, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles) color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, genetic information or predisposition, or status in any group protected by applicable federal, state or local law.