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Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs in Hackensack, NJ at Rivkin Radler LLP
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Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler is seeking highly organized candidates with excellent communication skills and a minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience in litigation, for our New Jersey office. Applicants must be proficient with using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Drafting pleadings, such as Answers and Motion
Preparing, serving and answering written discovery demands and responses, including but not limited to Interrogatories and Notice to Produce
Draft legal documents, correspondence and/or pleadings
Prepare trademark applications, preliminary clearance searches and filing responses to Office Actions and TTAB actions a plus
Prepare/serve letters to clients
Maintaining calendar; scheduling and confirming deposition dates and follow-up of all deadlines
E-filing documents in State, Federal and Appellate Courts
Knowledge of New Jersey and New York state and federal litigation procedure and discovery deadlines.
Other responsibilities may entail supporting attorneys and team members as necessary, managing multiple on-going assignments, effectively communicating with external parties (clients, court officials, opposing counsel offices, etc.), and participating in office-wide projects as needed.
Candidate Qualifications:
The candidate should have an understanding of local, state and federal rules of procedure, particularly for filing purposes
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capacity to work in a team setting and perform tasks/projects independently
Reliable and responsive, particularly due to current remote working environment
Ability to follow directions and ask for guidance if not understood
Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom
Prior experience a plus
Availability/flexibility to work overtime
Hybrid Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely
Congenial fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits. EOE.
The annualized salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email [email protected].
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Rivkin Radler LLP
Location: Hackensack, NJ
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