Legal Assistant
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Overview
Job Description
Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Cherry Hill, NJSchedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPay: $25.00 per hourEmployment Type: Temp-to-Perm
Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team in Cherry Hill, NJ. This is an excellent temp-to-permanent opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience in a collaborative and professional environment.
Whether you're an experienced legal assistant with 1-2 years of litigation experience or a recent college graduate looking to break into the legal field, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
As a member of the legal team, you will assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including:
- Assist with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trials, and appeals
- Draft, prepare, and electronically file legal documents with state and federal courts
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys
- Prepare and organize discovery requests, responses, and document productions
- Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other case-related materials
- Organize and maintain case files, legal documents, and records
- Manage attorney calendars, court dates, and filing deadlines
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, witnesses, experts, and court personnel
- Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, courtroom technology, and logistics
- Support attorneys during trial and coordinate communications between the courtroom and office
- Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as needed
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of legal assistant or paralegal litigation experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes is a plus
- Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn legal software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Temp-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career potential
- Competitive pay of $25.00 per hour
- Standard Monday-Friday schedule (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
- Gain valuable litigation experience working alongside experienced attorneys
- Collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment
Benefits: Health Insurance, Vacation and PTO available after completion of required hours worked
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