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Job description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing Chatham, New Jersey, office. Our successful and expanding practice focuses on the defense of catastrophic claims, trucking and transportation, professional malpractice matters, product liability and construction defect claims, dram shop liability, employment-related practices and alleged violations of federal and state discrimination laws.
What sets us apart…
This position offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership, establish systems and processes, and work with autonomy in a team-oriented environment. You will enjoy the casual atmosphere of a small office, but with all the benefits and resources of a large firm.
What you’ll do…
Support attorneys in their day-to-day practice
Prepare various legal documents and communications
Develop familiarity with case files to identify and track deadlines
Ensure consistent document management processes for the team
Serve as a point of contact and provide service to clients
Coordinate workflow to/from the Production Center
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and team paralegal
Ideal candidates have…
At least two years of litigation experience in New York
Strong technical skills including advanced Word
Experience with document management systems
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Track record of establishing workflow processes and procedures
Willingness and ability to make suggestions to improve efficiency
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills and professional manner
Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions
Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc. Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with clients in person and via telephone. Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels. Typical office setting, normally Monday through Friday business hours. Occasional overtime
Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:
Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
10 holidays plus 19-29 PTO days based on tenure
Free or subsidized parking depending on location
Pet insurance and Accident insurance
Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning
EOE
Worksite address
chatham, NJ, 07928, US
Who can apply
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