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Margolis Edelstein · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Margolis Edelstein is a premier insurance defense firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Berkeley Heights, NJ team. The role involves assisting with case preparation, managing legal documents, and providing general administrative support.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Hiring Manager

Marilu Galang

Responsibilities

Collect, examine, and organize legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents

Preparation and submission of pleadings via electronic file systems in both state and federal courts

Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions

Manage, organize, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems

Provide general administrative assistance

Qualification

Litigation experienceE-filing in courtsCalendaring/docketingMicrosoft OfficeMultitaskOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines