Legal Secretary jobs in Newark, NJ

```Duties```

- Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and memos accurately and efficiently

- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases

- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings

- Organize and maintain legal files and documents

- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates for attorneys

- Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies

- Manage attorney calendars and ensure deadlines are met

- Daily communication with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel

- Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, taking messages, and handling correspondence

```Skills```

- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures

- Proficient maneuvering through the court system phones/websites/personnel

- Excellent transcription skills with attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Proficient in data entry and document management

- Ability to conduct interviews with clients or witnesses when necessary

- Knowledge of litigation processes and procedures

This position requires a candidate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a legal secretary or paralegal. A strong understanding of law and legal procedures is essential.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Morristown, NJ 07960 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morristown, NJ 07960: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person