What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Soni?
Soni is partnering with a law firm near Teaneck, NJ, on the search for a Legal Administrative Assistant.
This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This individual will play a critical role in managing administrative tasks, coordinating filings, and ensuring smooth day-to-day legal operations.
Responsibilities:
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This individual will play a critical role in managing administrative tasks, coordinating filings, and ensuring smooth day-to-day legal operations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, scheduling, and correspondence
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and filings with a high degree of accuracy
- Manage electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts, including NJ and/or NY State Courts and U.S. District Courts
- Maintain and organize case files, both electronic and physical
- Coordinate calendars, deadlines, court dates, and meetings
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal stakeholders
- Assist with billing, time entry, and expense tracking as needed
- Handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
- Litigation support experience required
- E-filing experience in NJ and/or NY State Courts and U.S. District Court required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); Excel skills are a plus
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000