Legal Assistant – Healthcare Practice

Position: Legal Assistant - Healthcare Practice
Location: Roseland, NJ
Job Type: Full Time/Perm
Effective Start Date: Immediate
Hybrid after a month
Salary: up to $75,000
 
Purpose of Role:
This role is pivotal in supporting our legal professionals, from spearheading department initiatives to masterfully managing calendars and schedules. Get ready to add a dash of fun to client work and be a driving force in our dynamic legal environment!
 
Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate complex scheduling, including international reservations, and maintain precise attorney calendars.
  • Manage calls, meetings, and reminders for the team, clients, and opposing parties.
  • Handle incoming mail, faxes, and contract forwarding efficiently.
  • Oversee client documents, and email databases, and conduct conflict searches.
  • Initiate new matters, including litigation cases, with precision and uphold ethical standards.
  • Prepare attorneys for calls and meetings, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Provide exceptional client support and craft professional correspondence.
  • Handling emergent matters and organizing client conferences, all while ensuring department protocols are adhered to.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years legal assistant experience at a law firm.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Kofax (Adobe), DocuSign, and Zoom.
  • Expertise in calendar and inbox management.
  • Familiarity with digital dictation.
  • Highly organized with exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills.
  • Self-motivated team player with proficiency in both collaborative and independent work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
  • Proficient in composing, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
  • Capable of coordinating routine administrative tasks.
  • Possesses a polished, professional demeanor with clear communication skills.

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