Job Description
The candidate should have 2+ years experience with Creditor’s Rights/ Bankruptcy
This individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs
The qualified Legal Secretary will be a team player who can manage independent projects in a deadline-driven environment while utilizing strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
The candidate must be willing to work in the Princeton office, as these duties cannot be performed remotely
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and other staff as needed
Tasks generally include drafting, responding to correspondence and updating client systems
The position requires substantial coordination with other legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys in multi-disciplinary team environment
Consistently and accurately updating the firm’s internal case management system, as well as all clients’ systems
Processing mail, filling/scanning,
Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction
Drafting and proofreading legal documents as required
Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere
Providing regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and or services
Coordination with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings and retrieval of missing documents
Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed
Job description
IMMEDIATE OPENING – Legal Assistant – Creditor’s Rights/Bankruptcy - Hill Wallack LLP has an immediate opening for a legal assistant to provide secretarial support to the Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy Department in their Morristown office. The candidate should have 2+ years experience with Creditor’s Rights/ Bankruptcy. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and other staff as needed.
Tasks generally include drafting, responding to correspondence and updating client systems. The position requires substantial coordination with other legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys in multi-disciplinary team environment.
This individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs. The qualified Legal Secretary will be a team player who can manage independent projects in a deadline-driven environment while utilizing strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
The candidate must be willing to work in the Princeton office, as these duties cannot be performed remotely.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Consistently and accurately updating the firm’s internal case management system, as well as all clients’ systems.
• Processing mail, filling/scanning,
• Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
• Drafting and proofreading legal documents as required.
• Providing support to attorneys in a high volume, time sensitive atmosphere.
• Providing regular and timely client status updates, as well as continual follow-up on outstanding documents and or services. Coordination with title contacts to complete outstanding tasks such as recordings and retrieval of missing documents.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Morristown offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
