Jobs in Madison, NJ

Legal Assistant (Temporary)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 1-2 months

Location: New Providence, NJ (Fully onsite)

Compensation: DOE ($23–$27/hour; flexibility for strong unlicensed JD candidates)

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can proactively manage case-related tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

The position supports a small practice group consisting of attorneys handling matrimonial law, employment law, and arbitration matters.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clerical support to multiple attorneys across practice groups

Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects

Anticipate department needs and proactively track and support case progress

Draft and prepare legal documents including routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and case information statements

File pleadings and motions in accordance with court rules and judicial procedures

Interview clients and prepare summaries of statements

Organize, maintain, store, and retrieve case files, including pleadings, exhibits, evidence, and correspondence

Ensure all paper files are promptly uploaded and maintained in the electronic document management system

Assist attorneys with trial and arbitration preparation

Track, enter, audit, and manage attorney billable hours

Maintain accurate and accessible electronic records for all correspondence and case materials

Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Experience with electronic court filing systems and case management tools

Familiarity with billing software, document management systems (e.g., iManage), and legal applications

Working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, pleadings, and legal research methods

Prior experience supporting family law and/or employment law matters preferred

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills

Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment

Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Minimum of two years of recent experience in a similar legal support role required

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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Start earning quickly with a flexible schedule

Shopping with Instacart is more than grocery delivery. Shoppers help make our world go round. They make money, make moves, and make shopping lists come true. They make good time, make life easier, and make peoples day.

Shoppers make it all happensign up now to help create a world where everyone has access to the food they love.

As a full-service shopper, youll receive orders through the Shopper app to shop from stores in your area, and deliver the orders to your customer's door. Its that simple.

What you get as a shopper:

• Start earning quickly on a flexible schedule*
• Weekly pay with the option of instant cashout
• Potential to earn tips
• Special earnings promotions

Basic requirements:

• 18+ years old (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Consistent access to a vehicle and a recent smartphone

Additional information:

Shopping with Instacart is great for anyone looking for flexible, seasonal, home-based, entry-level, weekend, weekday, after-school, or temporary opportunities. As an Instacart Full-Service Shopper, you can have more flexibility than with a part-time job.

Instacart is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities for independent contractors. Instacart considers qualified individuals without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law.

Instacart also values providing prospective contractors with a fair chance to pursue opportunities. For all individuals seeking to provide services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, Instacart considers individuals in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance ordinances.

Review the Independent Contractor Agreement here

*Subject to availability of batches in your area.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program – preferred but not required
• Two (2+) years of directly related experience to the position
• Experience with trademark management software ( preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

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• Billable hour requirement: 1,800 hours
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• Hybrid work schedule
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• At least 4 years of labor and employment experience in a law firm setting
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• Active New Jersey and New York bar admissions with experience in both states
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If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly to this posting. LHH is managing this search directly with the hiring team, and all inquiries will remain confidential throughout the process.

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