Legal Assistant

Weinberg Kaplan & Smith, P.A. is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Asst/Paralegal for our Marlton, New Jersey office. This is an entry level position with some prior litigation experience, preferably with exposure to family law.

The Position's Primary Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

The ideal candidate must maintain a positive working relationship with attorneys, support staff and clients.

• Create, manage, organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy files, including but not limited to voluminous document production in relation to discovery matters
• Open and close new matters and coordinate conflicts checks
• Assist attorneys with case-related tasks, including handling billing and vendor matters, managing attorney calendars and keeping files up-to-date and organized
• Responsible for the follow through and oversight of discovery and subpoena requests
• Preparation, review and formatting of filings, memos, letters, and excel spreadsheets
• Maintain attorney calendars, plan and schedule depositions, conferences, teleconferences, and travel, and record and monitor deadlines
• Basic administrative tasks, such as copying, scanning, faxing, answering telephone calls, respond to and assist client inquiries, and provide attorneys and clients with information in order to assure appropriate follow-through and/or resolution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Family Law legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and e-filing procedures.
• Experience with client management software is a plus.
• The ability to speak and write effectively and interact in a professional manner with clients and counsel.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Intermediate computer skills and general knowledge of email, internet, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate documents quickly.
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills.