Legal Assistant – Defense Litigation

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense | RB Legal Recruiting

The Tone:
This is an in-person, full-time Legal Assistant role located in Morris County, NJ. RB Legal Recruiting specializes in connecting skilled legal professionals with well-regarded firms, facilitating key placements that build strong teams. This position is vital for providing essential administrative and litigation support, ensuring attorneys can focus on their core legal work and contribute to the firm’s defense litigation practice. The role directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations, making it a critical component of the firm’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Morris County, NJ
• Pay: $50000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Support for attorneys within a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm
• Mission: Provide essential administrative and litigation support to attorneys, ensuring efficient and organized legal operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Scheduling: Manage and coordinate attorney calendars, appointments, and deadlines.
• File Management: Organize, maintain, and update legal case files and documentation.
• Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and format various legal documents for attorney review.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to attorneys as needed.
• Litigation Support: Assist with tasks and processes that directly support ongoing litigation efforts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional with core domain knowledge in legal support, ideally within a defense litigation environment.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal support role.
• Skills: Proficiency in administrative support, litigation support, scheduling, file management, and document preparation.