• Legal Secretary

    Robert Half Legal (Edison, NJ)


    Description

    Robert Half is seeking a bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire role to join a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, legal experience, and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

     

    Litigation Legal Assistant

     

    (Bilingual: Spanish/English)

     

    Temp-to-Hire

     

    Schedule: Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week

     

    Pay: $25+/hour

     

    Start: ASAP

    Key Responsibilities

    + Provide administrative and paralegal support to a litigation team of three or more attorneys.

    + Translate and prepare legal documents (Spanish/English).

    + Manage case files, including document collection and organization.

    + Conduct client intake and maintain ongoing client contact.

    + Respond to client inquiries and schedule meetings or hearings.

    + Support day-to-day litigation needs, including calendaring and coordination of legal deadlines.

    Qualifications

    + Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) required.

    + Minimum 1–2 years of legal administrative or paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation.

    + Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.

    + Comfortable working on-site full-time (no hybrid/remote available during the first year).

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

     

    Requirements • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in litigation support.

     

    • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

    • Proficiency in legal software tools, including Aderant, CompuLaw, and ACRIS.

    • Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and editing.

    • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

    • Experience in client relations and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

    • Knowledge of billing functions and case management systems.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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