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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New Jersey office.
Qualified candidates will have 3-5+ years of litigation experience and extensive New Jersey state court filing knowledge; background with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania and Federal courts a plus. Candidate will have demonstrated ability in litigation support, particularly in defense of medical malpractice, trial preparation, and working knowledge of iManage document filing system. This position offers a 4:1 hybrid schedule.
Qualifications also include the ability to manage and balance multiple case loads and deadlines, including filings, scheduling, and the organizational and communication skills to handle high pressure and deadline-driven situations.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documents
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Calendaring of Court deadlines
- Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
- Maintenance of files and records
- Submission of in-take and Conflicts requests
- Time entry and client billing
- Provision of assistance to other assistants and attorneys if necessary
The salary range for this role in New Jersey is $90,000 - $95,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.
Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.
Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please click here to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing [email protected]. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of litigation experience
- Extensive knowledge of New Jersey state court filings
- Litigation support experience, particularly medical malpractice defense
- Trial preparation experience
- Working knowledge of the iManage document filing system
- Ability to manage multiple caseloads and deadlines
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations
- Experience with e-filing in New York, Pennsylvania, and Federal courts
What We Do
Carlton Fields is a national law firm providing client-focused legal services to businesses and organizations across industries. Its attorneys, government consultants, and professional staff collaborate to address litigation, regulatory, transactional, and other complex legal matters, tailoring advice to clients’ business goals. The firm emphasizes long-term relationships, innovation, ethical practice, access to justice, and service to its communities and the legal profession.
