Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Cedar Knolls, NJ at Odunlami Law Firm, LLC
Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, handling mail, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines.
If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.
Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys
- Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating attorney offices, courts, and government offices
- Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
- Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
- Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the billing department
- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
- Scan mails every day and send out to all staff; after scanning, review all documents again to make sure the pages are correct
Qualifications
- Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
- At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks
- Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
- Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
- Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
$17 – $20 hourly
About Odunlami Law Firm
The Odunlami Law Firm is an accomplished immigration law firm with an outstanding track record of providing excellent immigration services and a reputation for the highest professional standards.
Our offices are located in New Jersey and in Houston.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Opportunities for Advancement
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Odunlami Law Firm, LLC
Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ
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