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Administrative Assistant - Law Firm

THE FEDERAL APPEALS FIRM • Full-time • Aberdeen Township, New Jersey, United States • $23 / hour • 1d ago

Job Title: Administrative Assistant – The Federal Appeals Firm (Law Firm)

Location: 180 Tices Lane, Suite 204-A, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Currently)

Moving to: 100 Matawan Road, Matawan, NJ 07747 (Oct/Nov)

Position Type: Full-Time, IN-OFFICE (not remote)

Compensation: $23.00 per hour, base salary. There may also be periodic discretionary bonuses.

About the Role

The Federal Appeals Firm is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our team in managing Social Security disability federal court appeals. This role provides essential administrative and case management assistance to our legal staff and paralegals. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and interested in working in a fast-paced legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

The anticipated start date is immediate.

The law firm is currently located in East Brunswick, NJ. The law firm is expecting to move to Matawan, NJ, in October or November. A hired candidate will start the position in East Brunswick, but will then transition to the new office in Matawan.

Key Responsibilities

Support the law firm with Verification checks of A.I. assisted output
Use Westlaw to look up and Verify case citations, quotations, and legal holdings of law that is referenced in legal briefs as part of the aforementioned verification checks
Support legal staff and paralegals with preparing and formatting court documents and filings
Assist with electronic filing and service of pleadings and motions
Maintain and organize case files with accuracy and consistency
Communicate with clients regarding case updates, documentation, and scheduling
Perform administrative tasks including data entry, scanning, and document organization
Coordinate with external vendors and courts as needed
Perform any other tasks needed by the firm

Qualifications

Prior administrative or legal support experience preferred, but not required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential materials professionally
Team player with a willingness to learn and grow
Westlaw proficiency is useful, but we can train

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time: Monday–Friday
$23.00 per hour. There may also be periodic discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Health Insurance is NOT offered.
Participation in the company 401(k) plan, after 1 year of service.

How to Apply

Please submit your application with resume via LinkedIn.
Please do not call regarding this position. Only electronic submissions will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Federal Appeals Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.