Overview
Legal Assistant Litigation Department Jobs in Bernardsville, New Jersey, USA at Purcell Mulcahy & Flanagan LLC
Location: Bernardsville
Job Description
Flanagan, Barone & O’Brien, LLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented and must have at least 5 years’ proven work experience in litigation.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative/legal assistant support to general litigation attorneys and enhance office effectiveness.
Handle communication with court, counsel, clients, witnesses, etc.
Proficient knowledge of filing/downloading procedures for pleadings, motions, etc. via electronic platforms (eCourts, PACER, etc.).
Process outgoing communications via mail, fax, email, etc.
Maintain and confirm attorneys’ calendars, including calendar coordination and tracking of litigation deadlines.
Schedule depositions/subpoenas/independent medical examinations.
Prepare and serve subpoenas for documents and witness testimony.
Prepare and process letters for attorney review.
Prepare basic legal documents, discovery requests, and correspondence.
Answer and direct phone calls.
Organize electronic files to ensure that case-related documents are easily located for review/reference.
Maintain case list.
Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review.
Maintain and update case file information.
Skills
Proven working experience as legal assistant/legal secretary.
Familiarity with legal procedures/protocols and eCourts/PACER.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Detail-oriented.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with legal terminology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized with document management experience.
Benefits
PTO
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA offered
AFLAC offered
Competitive Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience. We are a successful, growing firm which embraces diversity in seeking to build a strong team of professionals.
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Title: Legal Assistant Litigation Department
Company: Purcell Mulcahy & Flanagan LLC
Location: Bernardsville, New Jersey, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
