Job Title: Legal Secretary II

Job Location: Morristown NJ 07962 (onsite)

Duration: (10 months contract)

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating file management, including the ability to read and comprehend legal documents, dockets and case files in order to catalogue, organize, and summarize regulatory litigation files in a meaningful way.
• Assisting with the development and execution of a file retention program, which may include electronic or hard copies, on or offsite, and cataloguing, etc.
• Communicating effectively with designated individuals regarding their responsibility to respond to discovery and to ensure that deadlines are being met.
• Tracking of discovery to provide detailed reports at least on a weekly basis utilizing SharePoint and Excel.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years professional work experience with legal background required.
• ABA Paralegal Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in working with state public utility commission or administrative agency matters preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person