Legal Assistant

Position Overview

We are a boutique two-attorney elder law firm committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and high-quality legal services to our clients. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Westfield, New Jersey office on a full-time or part-time basis.

The ideal candidate will have a strong legal administrative background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling client appointments, meetings, and court appearances.
• Coordinate communications with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and other materials.
• Maintain accurate client files and assist with document organization and case management.
• Track important deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks across multiple legal matters.
• Provide general administrative and office support to attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal administrative role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High level of attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity
Location: Westfield, NJ
Pay: $20 - $25 per hour