On Call Counsel · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant (ID# 4810)
New Providence, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23/hr - $27/hr
2+ years expOn Call Counsel is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. The role requires a highly organized professional to manage case-related tasks in a fast-paced legal environment, supporting a small practice group handling matrimonial law, employment law, and arbitration matters.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Danica Nordberg
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to multiple attorneys across practice groups
Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Anticipate department needs and proactively track and support case progress
Draft and prepare legal documents including routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and case information statements
File pleadings and motions in accordance with court rules and judicial procedures
Interview clients and prepare summaries of statements
Organize, maintain, store, and retrieve case files, including pleadings, exhibits, evidence, and correspondence
Ensure all paper files are promptly uploaded and maintained in the electronic document management system
Assist attorneys with trial and arbitration preparation
Track, enter, audit, and manage attorney billable hours
Maintain accurate and accessible electronic records for all correspondence and case materials
Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with electronic court filing systems and case management tools
Familiarity with billing software, document management systems (e.g., iManage), and legal applications
Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, pleadings, and legal research methods
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Minimum of two years of recent experience in a similar legal support role required
Preferred
Prior experience supporting family law and/or employment law matters preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Company
On Call Counsel
On Call Counsel is a division of The TemPositions Group of Companies, one of the country’s largest privately owned full service staffing firms offering services to the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California markets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Fanny Julissa García, MA
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