Legal Assistant

Job title:

Legal Assistant

Company

MCMANIMON SCOTLAND & BAUMANN LLC

Job description

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys in our Litigation Department in our Roseland Office. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who is highly motivated, have a strong work ethic and possess a desire to be part of a team. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes medical insurance, an employer-funded health savings account, life insurance, short and long-term disability, dental, employee assistance program, employer-paid critical illness plan, a retirement savings plan, as well as an onsite gym.Company Description: Located in Roseland, NJ, MS&B is a law firm focused on NJ serving both governmental and private sector clients. Our firm practices in the areas of public finance, redevelopment, land use, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, restructuring and bankruptcy, among others. Founded in 1971, the firm brings a unique ability to bridge both public and private sectors. MS&B is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering, maintaining and expanding a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit and cultivate exceptional candidates in order to create a high-quality team from all backgrounds.Job Description: MS&B is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide a full range of support to multiple attorneys. Must have prior experience with litigation procedures, processes and e-filing. Experience with labor and employment, redevelopment, real estate or land use a plus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, drafting, proofreading and revising legal documents, e-filing, redlining documents, scanning, saving and uploading documents to NetDocs, managing attorney calendars, coordinating meetings and scheduling calls, maintaining and organizing client files, processing time entries for attorneys, answering phones in a timely and polite manner and submitting expense reports.

· 5+ years’ recent experience supporting litigation attorneys· Experience with e-filing· Search and retrieve fillings from court databases· Excellent organizational skills· Ability to multi-task with outstanding follow-up skills· Ability to prioritize tasks while paying close attention to detail· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread documents· Prepare proposals in response to RFPs/RFQs· Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe and NetDocs or similar document management system as well as iTimeKeep or similar time-entry software· Team playerPI2667bf52642f-8722-35971416

Expected salary

Location

Roseland, NJ

Job date

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:40:25 GMT

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