Job Overview – Legal Assistant (Temporary)
Compensation: $25 – $30/hour
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Legal Assistant in Cherry Hill, NJ for our client. This temporary opportunity provides administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys by assisting with document preparation, correspondence, file management, scheduling, and other day-to-day legal operations. The ideal candidate has prior legal administrative or paralegal experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative office environment.
Responsibilities as the Legal Assistant (Temporary):
- Document Preparation: Prepare legal correspondence, applications, pleadings, and other legal documents using dictation and attorney instructions.
- Administrative Support: Manage attorney calendars, enter billable time, maintain files, and provide day-to-day administrative support for multiple attorneys.
- Hearing Preparation: Assemble hearing binders, organize exhibits, prepare document tabs, and coordinate materials for court and municipal meetings.
- Document Management: Copy, scan, file, and organize legal records while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Time Entry & Reporting: Record attorney time entries and assist with administrative tracking using legal practice management software.
- Team Support: Collaborate with attorneys and office staff to ensure timely completion of legal and administrative tasks.
Qualifications for the Legal Assistant (Temporary):
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
- Experience: Previous legal assistant, legal administrative assistant, or law firm support experience is required. Experience supporting any legal practice area will be considered.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with legal documentation, court filings, litigation support, or municipal law processes is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with legal time entry or practice management software is preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.