Synerfac Technical Staffing · 9 hours ago
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Synerfac Technical Staffing is a full-service law firm located in Monmouth County, NJ, seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys, managing court filings, and assisting with trial preparation in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to commercial litigation attorneys
Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in state and federal courts
Manage electronic court filings (including complex filings with exhibits and appendices)
Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines related to motions, discovery, hearings, and trials
Assist with all phases of discovery, including document production, deposition coordination, and discovery responses
Organize, maintain, and manage electronic case files
Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, and deposition logistics
Communicate professionally with courts, clients, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
Assist with trial and arbitration preparation, including exhibit management, trial binders, and witness coordination
Support attorneys with billing, time entry, expense tracking, and client matter management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Strong knowledge of civil procedure, court rules, and litigation terminology
Experience with state and federal e-filing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Preferred
associate's degree
bachelor's degree
paralegal certificate
iManage preferred