Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP · 1 day ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
Florham Park, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking a highly organized and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in their Litigation Department. The role involves providing administrative and legal support, drafting documents, managing court appearances, and maintaining client files.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Nicole Weiss, PHR
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters
Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and correspondence
Electronically file documents in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines
Maintain attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and manage court appearances and internal schedules
Assist with discovery management, including organizing, indexing, and tracking discovery materials
Prepare deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial materials, including exhibits and binders
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures
Track service of process and coordinate with process servers
Assist with billing entries, timekeeping, and expense tracking as required
Perform general administrative duties, including correspondence, file management, and document organization
Support attorneys with other litigation-related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a legal support role
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong writing skills
Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines
High level of professionalism and discretion
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules
Experience handling confidential information
Preferred
Paralegal certificate
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Long Term Care
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Company
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is a law firm based in Northern New Jersey and Manhattan.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Michael Neubauer
Chief Operating Officer
Cynthia Sladecek Flanagan
Partner
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