Legal Assistant Job at Connell Foley LLP, Hackensack, NJ

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  • Connell Foley LLP
  • Hackensack, NJ

Job Description

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Hackensack office. Qualified candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm or legal environment and should demonstrate knowledge in legal practices and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be expected to perform the following job functions:

  • Administrative support duties including answering telephones, scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for future events and deadlines, attending to all correspondence, documents, e-mails, pleadings, discovery and other related materials;
  • Maintain both centralized office files in digital and where appropriate paper formats;
  • File documents with courts and track and manage deadlines;
  • Review correspondence and proof-read documents for grammar, punctuation, exhibits and enclosures;
  • Extensive knowledge of word processing and other computer programs to produce the attorneys work product, entering data, etc.;
  • Preparation and execution of documents, correspondence, cover sheets and reports and distribution of such documents;
  • Attend to communication with courts, clients, counsel, and other third-parties;
  • Coordinates monthly billing, closes out files and maintains tracking system for same
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned by responsible attorneys and administrative personnel.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

  • Satisfactory academic credentials or work equivalent;
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude;
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve;
  • Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Connell Foley LLP offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), and medical and dental coverage. Exact compensation based on experience.

Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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