About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (Legal) is seeking an entry-level to early-career Legal Assistant to support the Commercial Litigation practice. This role provides hands-on training and mentorship in litigation workflows, court procedures, document management, and case administration. Typical hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (per posting).

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with organizing and maintaining electronic and physical case files in the firm’s document management system.
• Support case tracking, docketing, and scheduling of hearings, depositions, client meetings, and critical deadlines.
• Request, retrieve, and organize case-related records, documents, and transcripts.
• Assemble, paginate, and prepare deposition exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for firm personnel, clients, outside vendors, and court personnel.
• Update and maintain case indexes, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental databases.
• Assist with preparation and electronic filing (e-filing) of routine court notices, pleadings, and transmittal letters.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• 0–2 years of administrative, professional office, or legal internship experience; exposure to litigation or legal coursework is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Outstanding organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid foundational analytical and problem-solving abilities; eager to learn litigation procedures.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with document management technology or legal software preferred — training will be provided.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
• Structured mentorship and training in court filing systems, document management software, and litigation workflow best practices.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with firm contribution/matching, paid time off, and firm-observed holidays.

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Location & Additional Details

• Work location: Florham Park, NJ (on-site).
• Schedule: Standard business hours, typically 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (per posting). This role may require routine interaction with courts, vendors, and clients in-person or via electronic filing systems.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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