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Legal Assistant

WhiteCap Search
Livingston, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026
We are seeking a Temp-to-Perm Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team, including two partners and two paralegals, within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role requires prior experience working in litigation and bankruptcy matters, with a strong understanding of Chapter 11 and debtor/creditor cases. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines in a high-volume setting.

Job Function

  • Provide administrative and legal support to two partners and two paralegals.
  • Assist with litigation and bankruptcy case management.
  • Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
  • Support Chapter 11 and debtor/creditor case workflows.
  • Perform federal electronic court filings (e-filing) in compliance with court requirements.
  • Maintain case files, calendars, and deadline tracking.
  • Coordinate with courts, clients, and internal legal staff as needed.
  • Assist with document management and case-related administrative tasks.


Job Requirements

  • Must be able to draft letters and documents for bankruptcy matters and all litigation matters.
  • 3 years of law firm experience specifically with bankruptcy.


Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

ITSLS

42899

Salary : $30 - $35

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