Legal Secretary jobs in Newark, NJ

Job Title: Legal Secretary II

Location: Morristown, NJ 07962

Duration: 10 months

Job Description:

· Coordinating file management, including the ability to read and comprehend legal documents, dockets and case files to catalogue, organize, and summarize regulatory litigation files in a meaningful way.

· Assisting with the development and execution of a file retention program, which may include electronic or hard copies, on or offsite, and cataloguing, etc.

· Communicating effectively with designated individuals regarding their responsibility to respond to discovery and to ensure that deadlines are being met.

· Tracking of discovery to provide detailed reports at least on a weekly basis utilizing SharePoint and Excel.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum 2 years professional work experience with legal background required.

· ABA Paralegal Certification or equivalent preferred.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive) and Adobe Acrobat.

· Experience in working with state public utility commission or administrative agency matters preferred.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

· Strong attention to detail required.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adobe Acrobat: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Morristown, NJ 07960 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person