Legal Assistant

4 days ago


Newark, United States Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP Full time

Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Newark office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organization skills are key in our fast-paced environment. This is a 100% in office position and remote work is not available.


The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in our Firm:

• Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive

• Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented

• Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes

• Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
  • Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files.
  • Maintains attorneys’ calendars with dates of importance.
  • Familiar with State and Federal court filings, including submission of electronic filings.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.


Qualifications

  • Positive attitude and ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, staff, and clients.
  • 2+ years litigation secretarial experience.
  • Knowledge of iManage and Outlook is a plus.
  • Must successfully pass a background and drug screen.


What we offer you

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
  • Work-life balance
  • Generous PTO policy
  • 401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
  • 1.5% Profit Sharing contribution
  • Firm paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
  • Regular firmwide socials and events


Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check.


  • Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Newark, United States Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP Full time

    Company DescriptionMurphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is a boutique law firm servicing the commercial real estate and construction industries. Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the firm represents a wide range of clients, including institutional, publicly traded real estate companies, international and regional lenders, national contractors and...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 days ago


    Newark, United States Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP Full time

    Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced legal assistant to join our Newark office. We are eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent...


  • Newark, United States SourcePro Search, LLC Full time

    Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant needed in our Newark office. Candidates should have at least 3 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment, with strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court for both NJ and NY. Please see below for more details regarding the Litigation...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago


    Newark, United States The Goodkind Group Full time

    Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong organizational skills to support attorneys in their Newark office!This is a temp to perm position in Newark, NJ with an IMMEDIATE start! Responsibilities Efficiently transcribe legal briefs, emails, and confidential documents Prepare and process legal documents from drafts and audio...

  • Legal Secretary

    4 days ago


    Newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong organizational skills to support attorneys in their Newark office!This is a temp to perm position in Newark, NJ with an IMMEDIATE start! Responsibilities• Efficiently transcribe legal briefs, emails, and confidential documents• Prepare and process legal documents from drafts and...

  • Legal Secretary

    4 weeks ago


    Newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong organizational skills to support attorneys in their Newark office!This is a temp to perm position in Newark, NJ with an IMMEDIATE start! Responsibilities• Efficiently transcribe legal briefs, emails, and confidential documents• Prepare and process legal documents from drafts and...


  • Newark, United States The Goodkind Group Full time

    A law firm in Newark, New Jersey is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associate attorneys within their Commercial Litigation Practice group. The Assistant will handle administrative tasks as outlined below. ? Support attorneys in all aspects from new matter opening to conclusion ? Assist with the preparation of court filings with...


  • Newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    A law firm in Newark, New Jersey is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associate attorneys within their Commercial Litigation Practice group.The Assistant will handle administrative tasks as outlined below. Support attorneys in all aspects from new matter opening to conclusion Assist with the preparation of court filings with...


  • Newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    A law firm in Newark, New Jersey is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associate attorneys within their Commercial Litigation Practice group.The Assistant will handle administrative tasks as outlined below. Support attorneys in all aspects from new matter opening to conclusion Assist with the preparation of court filings with...

  • Legal Administrator

    1 month ago


    Newark, New Jersey, United States The Goodkind Group Full time

    The Goodkind Group is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associate attorneys within their Commercial Litigation Practice group. This role requires strong organizational and technical skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.Responsibilities include:Supporting attorneys in all aspects from new matter opening to...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 month ago


    Newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTIONEssential Functions • Perform daily administrative tasks. • Answer and screen telephone calls, and take messages for attorneys. • Edit and revise documents as needed. • Assist with document conversion and cleanup; create and revise legal documents in compliance with Firm styles and guidelines. • Manage court filings through the...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Newark, United States Robert Half Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Paralegal in NEWARK, NJ (Hybrid In-Office). This role is situated in the insurance industry, specifically dealing with healthcare and personal injury law. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, splitting your time between remote work and our office....


  • newark, United States The Goodkind Group, LLC Full time

    Our law firm client is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong organizational skills to support attorneys in their Newark office!This is a temp to perm position in Newark, NJ with an IMMEDIATE start! Responsibilities• Efficiently transcribe legal briefs, emails, and confidential documents• Prepare and process legal documents from drafts and...

  • Marketing Director

    4 days ago


    Newark, United States CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing Full time

    Reporting to the Firm partners and Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing creative marketing and advertising campaigns in collaboration with third party vendors, overseeing the firm's website and social media content, and participating in stakeholder events and seminars. Job responsibilities may include,...

  • Marketing Director

    5 days ago


    Newark, United States CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing Full time

    Reporting to the Firm partners and Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing creative marketing and advertising campaigns in collaboration with third party vendors, overseeing the firm's website and social media content, and participating in stakeholder events and seminars. Job responsibilities may include,...

  • Paralegal Assistant

    5 days ago


    Newark, New Jersey, United States Rubenstein Law, P.A. Full time

    Job Summary:Rubenstein Law, P.A. is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant to join our Personal Injury Litigation team. As a Paralegal Assistant, you will work closely with attorneys to enforce and defend clients' legal rights by drafting pleadings and motions, calendaring events, participating in client meetings, and maintaining...


  • Newark, New Jersey, United States The Goodkind Group Full time

    We are looking for an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to join our team at The Goodkind Group. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized and has excellent communication skills.As an Executive Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our Partners and Associate attorneys. This includes:Handling...


  • Newark, United States Ginarte, Gonzalez, & Winograd, LLP Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join our law firm’s marketing team. This position is integral in supporting the development and execution of marketing strategies to enhance the firm's brand, attract new clients, and maintain strong relationships with existing ones. The ideal candidate will have a...


  • Newark, Delaware, United States Brooks & Berne Full time

    ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing case files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. Additionally, they will assist in the discovery process, prepare trial exhibits, and manage electronic filing of court documents.Key Skills and Qualifications* Proficiency in legal research and writing* Proficiency with...

  • Assistant Counsel

    5 days ago


    Newark, United States RANDSTADSOURCERIGHT.COM Full time

    Job Summary:This is a multi-level position with two active postings and placement of the successful candidate (as Assistant Counsel or Associate Counsel) will be based on skills, knowledge and experience. Advises and directly represents the Corporation and its subsidiaries in a broad range of labor and employment matters, as part of a highly-skilled...