Legal Secretary II

Associate Legal Specialist
Morristown, NJ
9 Months

Part-time 20 hours minimum

Responsibilities include:

- Coordinating file management, including the ability to read and comprehend legal documents, dockets and case files in order 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 s 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.

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