Legal Assistant-Criminal Defense | Full Time | Onsite | Direct Hire
Temporary Staffing + Search is assisting our client, an award-winning mid-size legal firm, in hiring a Legal Assistant. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Roseland, NJ.
**You must have white-collar and/or criminal litigation experience**
The Legal Assistant will support 3 Attorneys specializing in white-collar criminal litigation and defense. This role involves handling various administrative and legal tasks critical to case management and the team's success.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support, including preparing legal documents, organizing files, and managing data.
Oversee all aspects of expungement procedures, including drafting and filing documents.
Draft and revise legal documents such as motions, subpoenas, briefs, and discovery requests.
Maintain attorney schedules, coordinating court appearances, client meetings, and deadlines.
Handle electronic filing of court documents at state (e.g., NJ/NY) and federal levels using platforms like E-Courts and PACER.
Assist with reviewing and organizing discovery materials and case evidence.
Communicate professionally with clients, ensuring confidentiality and responsive service.
Track billable hours and assist with invoicing using billing software.
Provide additional litigation team support as needed, including occasional overtime to meet deadlines.
Qualifications:
3 to 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in white-collar criminal litigation REQUIRED.
Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Familiarity with document management systems like NetDocuments or SurePoint is preferred.
Experience with e-filing systems for both state and federal courts.
Strong multitasking skills with excellent time management and attention to detail.
Polished communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor.
High-level accuracy in drafting and proofreading legal documents.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000yr DOE. All health coverage starts your first day! Health benefits include: Medical, Vision, and Dental. Other benefits: Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, 401k, Pet Insurance, 10 days PTO, Paid Sick Leave,
ABOUT TSS:
Temporary Staffing + Search, LLC proudly follows all equal opportunity employment policies and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant-Criminal Defense
JOB ORDER NUMBER: #10124
HOURS: Fulltime Monday-Friday
LOCATION: Onsite in office in Roseland, NJ
SALARY: $75,000-$85,000yr DOE
START DATE: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button to send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job order number.
This role is a FULL-TIME, Direct Hire position sourced through TSS. You would be a permanent employee and paid by the client company but we would represent you up until the offer stage.