Entry level legal assistant - E-Filing in Fairfield, New Jersey at US DEFAULT GROUP INC

Legal Assistant / E-Filing Specialist

Entry-Level Opportunity with a New Jersey Creditors’ Rights Law Firm

A well-established New Jersey creditors’ rights law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant / E-Filing Specialist to join its legal team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable with technology, and interested in building a career in the legal field. Prior law firm experience is helpful, but not required. Training will be provided.

The position offers direct exposure to legal documents, court filing procedures, case management systems, and the day-to-day operations of a busy law firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit legal documents through New Jersey electronic court filing systems
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, signatures, formatting, and proper filing information
• Confirm that documents are filed under the correct case and document type
• Monitor filing confirmations, rejections, and court notices
• Correct and resubmit rejected filings when necessary
• Save filed documents and confirmations in the firm’s case management system
• Update case records, deadlines, and internal notes
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff regarding filing issues
• Assist with document preparation and other legal support responsibilities
• Help ensure that time-sensitive filings are completed accurately and on schedule

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Confidence working with computers and learning new systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A dependable and professional approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An interest in developing a long-term career in the legal field

Experience with data entry, document management systems, administrative work, or electronic filing is a plus, but not required.

Why This Position Is a Good Starting Point

This role provides practical legal experience from the beginning. You will work with active cases, court documents, filing requirements, attorneys, and legal support staff.

It is an excellent fit for a recent graduate, current legal studies student, or administrative professional looking to move into the legal field.

Successful employees in this position may have opportunities to develop into other areas of legal support, including paralegal work, case management, compliance, foreclosure operations, or law firm administration.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental,Vision and 401K Particpation