Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant | Direct Hire

Passaic County, NJ | $75K–$89K | Fully On-Site

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with prior law firm experience to support attorneys handling multiple practice areas.

This is a highly administrative, hands-on role for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow within a collaborative legal environment.

This is a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to deepen their experience, learn different practice areas, and become a dedicated member of a supportive legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage calls, emails, mailings, and attorney administrative needs
• Open, maintain, and close client matters
• Prepare client/matter intake documentation
• Enter attorney time
• Handle certified mail and FedEx shipments
• Contact court offices and assist with court-related administrative matters
• E-file documents through the NJ Courts system
• Manage and convert PDFs using Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Provide cross-coverage and administrative support to other team members

Required:

• Previous Legal Assistant/law firm experience
• NJ Courts e-filing experience
• Ability to confidently navigate the New Jersey Courts system
• Strong Microsoft Word skills
• Adobe Acrobat Pro/PDF experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional, proactive, team-oriented approach
• Excel experience is a plus; PowerPoint is used only occasionally.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• Vacation and paid time off (PTO)

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