The New Jersey office of Kaufman Dolowich LLP, an AV-rated national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing New Jersey office. This position provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a variety of civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment while delivering exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution.
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Maintain and organize electronic case files and documents utilizing the Firm's document management systems.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Monitor case deadlines and assist in ensuring compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
- Assist with the preparation of exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, and trial binders.
- Process attorney time entries, expense reports, and assist with billing activities as needed.
- Support attorneys in managing workloads and maintaining accurate case information.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Perform other administrative and litigation support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
- Knowledge of New Jersey state and federal court filing procedures.
- Strong understanding of litigation terminology, procedures, and document preparation.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with document management and legal practice technologies preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Base Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.