Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We have experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas and a commitment to putting the law to work for our clients. We believe that is the basis for building and maintaining our practice.

Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary based in our Hamilton, NJ office. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Format and revise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, lien-related filings, and correspondence in accordance with court rules and Firm standards.
• Prepare, proofread, and finalize filings for state and federal courts, including electronic court filing and service, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, client meetings, site inspections, mediations, and court appearances, including conference rooms and related logistics.
• Professionally answer and handle phone calls and act as client liaison on practice matters
• Handle miscellaneous administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofing documents, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, and handling general office duties as needed.
• Process expense reimbursements as needed.
• Sort and distribute department mail.
• Handle other responsibilities as directed.