Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Mt. Laurel law Plaintiff’s Litigation firm seeks a part-time legal assistant to support its litigation practice. This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week), fully in-office. Primary responsibilities are administrative in nature, including phone coverage, filing (physical and electronic), data entry, scanning and client correspondence.

Compensation: $17-22 per hour, depending upon prior experience

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Communicate with clients, gathering necessary documents and information
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents
• E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
• Provide general administrative assistance
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
• Excellent typing, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Store all paperwork in designated places securing the important documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient computer skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize
• Must be professional and possess a friendly demeanor with clients, adversaries and co-employees

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one year of prior experience in a busy office with emphasis on communication responsibilities

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing for prolonged periods
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick time

Schedule

• Flexible, but set, part-time schedule, during business hours, five days per week
• Monday to Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)

Work Location

• One- Mount Laurel, NJ
• No Remote

Disclaimer:

• All position require pre-employment criminal record checks
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

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