Legal Administrative Assistant

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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Jersey office.

Qualified candidates will have 3-5+ years of litigation experience and extensive New Jersey state court filing knowledge; background with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania and Federal courts a plus. Candidate will have demonstrated ability in litigation support, particularly in defense of medical malpractice, trial preparation, and working knowledge of iManage document filing system. This position offers a 4:1 hybrid schedule.

Qualifications also include the ability to manage and balance multiple case loads and deadlines, including filings, scheduling, and the organizational and communication skills to handle high pressure and deadline-driven situations.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documents
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Calendaring of Court deadlines
• Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
• Maintenance of files and records
• Submission of in-take and Conflicts requests
• Time entry and client billing
• Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary

The salary range for this role in New Jersey is $90,000 - $95,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.