Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
4 days ago
Hackensack
Legal Secretary/Assistant– Hackensack, NJ (On-Site, 5 Days/Week) Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm in Hackensack, NJ, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with attorneys in a fast-paced, professional environment where your organizational and administrative expertise will have a direct impact. This role is fully on-site, offering strong stability, a collaborative team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive base salary up to $80K (Depending on experience), • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, • 401(k) plan, • Generous PTO – 4 weeks Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-level administrative support to multiple attorneys, • Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda, • Manage busy calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference calls, • Handle high-volume phone communication and client interactions professionally, • Maintain and organize client files and matter tracking systems, • Process expense reports, check requests, and client documentation, • Manage incoming/outgoing mail, email, and document workflows, • Enter attorney time into billing systems and assist with timekeeping, • Support document management through scanning, filing, and retrieval systems, • Assist with dictation and additional administrative needs as required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role, • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, • Strong typing skills (65+ WPM with high accuracy), • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), • Experience with timekeeping systems (Carpe Diem or similar preferred), • Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Hummingbird or similar), • Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities This is a great opportunity for a seasoned legal administrative professional who enjoys being a key support partner to attorneys and contributing to a high-performing team.