Legal Admin Assistant

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Qualifications
Experience:
A minimum of 1-3 years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience required
At least 2 years of Land Use experience is required (internships do not count toward this experience)
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Kofax Power PDF, and Outlook
Attention to Detail:
Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all tasks
Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, attorneys, and colleagues
Work Ethic:
A strong work ethic, with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
Time Management:
Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced legal environment
Ability to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines
Candidate must live locally to Voorhees, South Jersey, for convenience and reliability
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for professional growth and development
Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience, along with an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a standard +:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule with overtime available when necessary
Professional Growth: The firm fosters an environment of growth, development, and opportunity
Collegial Environment: Join a supportive, team-oriented law firm that values its employees and encourages work-life balance
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations
Prepare, proofread, and manage legal documents including contracts, briefs, and memoranda, adhering to strict deadlines and legal standards
Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and paper, ensuring accurate documentation and timely access to important case information
Coordinate schedules, appointments, and meetings, while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines
Handle phone calls, client inquiries, and provide general office support
Assist in land use documentation and related research, utilizing your expertise in this area
Process billing and maintain accurate records of time entries, client communications, and other administrative functions
Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring a high standard of professionalism at all times
Perform other duties as needed to support the smooth operation of the firm
Job description
Soni is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join a prestigious and well-established law firm in South Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a fast-paced and collegial environment. Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for professional growth and development. If you are a proactive, self-starting individual with a strong work ethic and experience in the legal field, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Prepare, proofread, and manage legal documents including contracts, briefs, and memoranda, adhering to strict deadlines and legal standards.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and paper, ensuring accurate documentation and timely access to important case information.
• Coordinate schedules, appointments, and meetings, while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Handle phone calls, client inquiries, and provide general office support.
• Assist in land use documentation and related research, utilizing your expertise in this area.
• Process billing and maintain accurate records of time entries, client communications, and other administrative functions.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring a high standard of professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the smooth operation of the firm.

Qualifications:
• Experience:
• A minimum of 1-3 years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience required.
• At least 2 years of Land Use experience is required (internships do not count toward this experience).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Kofax Power PDF, and Outlook.
• Attention to Detail:
• Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, attorneys, and colleagues.
• Work Ethic:
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Time Management:
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Availability:
• Ability to work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Education:
• A College degree is preferred, though not required.
• Local Residency:
• Candidate must live locally to Voorhees, South Jersey, for convenience and reliability. Why Join Us? If you are an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with a passion for legal work and an eye for detail, we invite you to apply today and take the next step in your career with a renowned law firm in South Jersey!
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience, along with an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a standard +:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule with overtime available when necessary.
• Professional Growth: The firm fosters an environment of growth, development, and opportunity. You will be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.
• Collegial Environment: Join a supportive, team-oriented law firm that values its employees and encourages work-life balance.

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