Legal Assistant

Kennedys, a global law firm with offices throughout the US, is seeking a detail\-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant join our New Jersey office. Our ideal candidate will have 3\-5 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation in all aspects of litigation including discovery, correspondence, court filings, calendaring, trial preparation and non\-legal administrative support. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days on\-site in our New Jersey office. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide comprehensive legal support to 4 or more litigation attorneys, including organizing and maintaining electronic files, managing calendars, preparing expense reports, drafting, and proofreading documents, processing invoices, arranging travel, and coordinating meetings and appearances * Draft and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with high accuracy and attention to detail * Manage attorneys' calendars by efficiently scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings; coordinate with clients and witnesses for in\-person appearances; and arrange all related services, including conference room bookings, security access, court reporters, and interpreter * Thorough working knowledge of and experience filing within the Federal and New Jersey court systems; Experience in New York court systems a plus * Execute New Jersey eCourt filing procedures, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and deadlines * Must be comfortable navigating and becoming familiar with other State eCourts systems as needed * Ability to create Table of Authorities and Table of Contents * Manage e\-court notice download and indexing, calendar of court notice deadlines and appearances * Provide general administrative assistance, such as time entry, travel arrangements, expense reports **Required Experience** * 3\-5 years of experience in litigation and insurance coverage * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel and Outlook) * Excellent organizational skills and exceptional proofreading skills and a meticulous eye for detail * Proactively identify and solve problems before they escalate * Perform ad\-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by senior management * Utilize strong technical skills to streamline administrative processes and enhance efficiency * Work with a sense of urgency and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines effectively * Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively * Ability to turn work around in an efficient manner with minimal errors is required * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Effective communication skills and ability to proactively manage assignments * Reliable with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor The annualized salary range for this role is $70,000\-$85,000\. However, this is contingent upon level of experience, location, and other job\-related factors permitted by law. FLSA Status: Non\-Exempt Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.