Legal Assistant (Temporary)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 4+ weeks
Location: New Providence, NJ (Fully onsite)
Compensation: DOE ($23–$27/hour; flexibility for strong unlicensed JD candidates)
Position Overview
The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can proactively manage case-related tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
The position supports a small practice group consisting of attorneys handling matrimonial law, employment law, and arbitration matters.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and clerical support to multiple attorneys across practice groups
Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Anticipate department needs and proactively track and support case progress
Draft and prepare legal documents including routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and case information statements
File pleadings and motions in accordance with court rules and judicial procedures
Interview clients and prepare summaries of statements
Organize, maintain, store, and retrieve case files, including pleadings, exhibits, evidence, and correspondence
Ensure all paper files are promptly uploaded and maintained in the electronic document management system
Assist attorneys with trial and arbitration preparation
Track, enter, audit, and manage attorney billable hours
Maintain accurate and accessible electronic records for all correspondence and case materials
Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with electronic court filing systems and case management tools
Familiarity with billing software, document management systems (e.g., iManage), and legal applications
Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, pleadings, and legal research methods
Prior experience supporting family law and/or employment law matters preferred
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Minimum of two years of recent experience in a similar legal support role required
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
