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Legal Assistant
Location: Ramsey, NJ — Onsite, Monday through Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a professional and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy, client-focused law practice. This position requires prior experience working within a law firm or legal environment — someone familiar with legal documents, client communications, and the pace of supporting attorneys and their clients.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and takes pride in accuracy and confidentiality. This role is perfect for a motivated professional with 1–3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience who enjoys handling a variety of responsibilities in a boutique, fast-moving setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, proofread, and prepare legal correspondence, agreements, and client documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Manage attorney calendars, client meetings, and deadlines; ensure all filings and deliverables are completed on time.
- Maintain and organize client files and case documents (electronic and physical) in accordance with firm standards.
- Coordinate document execution, e-filings, notarizations, and client follow-ups.
- Communicate directly with clients, courts, and external partners in a professional, courteous manner.
- Support billing and time entry processes; assist with client invoicing and A/R tracking as needed.
- Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Provide general support to attorneys to ensure smooth daily operations and exceptional client service.
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience working in a law firm or legal department
- Strong calendar management and scheduling experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail with clients is a plus!
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint);
- experience with document management systems is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Professional appearance, polished demeanor, and strong client-service orientation.
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salaried position – $50K – $65K (DEO)
- PTO
- Federal Holiday's paid
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167146
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