Legal Assistant/Paralegal for General Practice Law Firm

Full job description
We are looking for a Legal Assistant who has broad general law practice experience including real estate, litigation, family and estate planning and administration. The hours are flexible. Expect a 30 hour workeek to start and flexible scheduling. The candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills. You should have the ability to manage a file.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
Handle communication with clients, etc.
Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
Answer and direct phone calls
Monitor deadlines and calendars
Skills

Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in a general practice law firm in New Jersey
Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Computer literacy
Proficiency in English
Working knowledge of case management software
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Legal Assistant certification or diploma
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off
Application Question(s):

Do you reside in Monmouth County, New Jersey?
Do you have experience working in a general practice law firm?
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)
Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person