Personal Injury Litigation Secretary/Legal Assistant

$40,000 - $45,000/Yr

Weiner & Mazzei - Passaic, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Passaic, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Personal Injury Litigation Secretary/Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative support to attorneys and legal teams within a litigation environment. This role involves managing legal documents, maintaining organized records, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The position offers an opportunity to develop administrative skills while contributing to the litigation process in a fast-paced legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams in a litigation setting
• Answer phone calls and take messages with excellent phone etiquette
• File and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Manage document management systems to ensure accurate and efficient retrieval of files
• Perform clerical tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, emailing and faxing documents
• Maintain an organized attorney calendar

Requirements

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proficient in data entry and document management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred but not required

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Needles software preferred but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time