Legal Assistant - General Liability

Kelley Kronenberg

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will support lawyers and paralegals with daily tasks related to insurance defense litigation, including scheduling and document management. Responsibilities also include drafting correspondence, preparing motions, and maintaining electronic case files.

Qualifications

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 1-3 years of liability practice experience, preferably in General Liability defense. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills to assist lawyers and paralegals with day-to-day tasks, including administrative duties, scheduling, and document preparation.

Job Description

Overview

Kelly Kronenberg’s New Jersey office is seeking a Legal Assistant to assist a growing General Liability team! We are a diverse, innovative, and client focused team that is passionate about achieving our clients’ goals. The successful candidate must be a reliable and detail-oriented individual with great communication and organizational skills. We are in need of a Legal Assistant with strong litigation experience, preferably in General Liability defense.

Salary: $60k - $80k 

Required Education and Experience:

  • 1 -3 years of liabilty practice experience.
  • Responsibilities:

    • Assist lawyers and paralegals on day to day tasks relating to Insurance Defense litigation
    • Administrative duties to include, but are not limited to, coordinating meetings, scheduling, answering and directing telephone calls, maintaining and organizing electronic case files, and updating files with case status and information
    • Scheduling of hearing, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other events
    • Compiling and organizing documents, preparing binders and/or folders.
    • Gathering and organizing records, documents and other materials
    • Drafting correspondence and minor motions/notices
    • Ensuring service of subpoenas 

    Perks of working at Kelley Kronenberg:

    • Competitive Salary with Yearly BONUS! 
    • Company Paid PPO Health Insurance + Dental & Vision Options 
    • Generous Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday and Mental Health Day 
    • 401K Retirement with Employer Match   
    • Diverse, Equal & Inclusive Work Environment
    • Ongoing Support & Professional Career Development 

    All inquiries will be kept confidential.

    Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

    Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

    Kelley Kronenberg

    Founded in 1980, Kelley Kronenberg is an award-winning, multi-practice national law firm with over 520 employees, more than 240 attorneys, and 19 locations throughout Florida and the United States. We are privileged to represent large public and private companies, small businesses, and individuals nationwide. With more than 40 practice areas, and growth on the horizon, we offer a comprehensive catalog of legal services to protect your legal interests in business and at home. Our firm is progressive and technologically advanced, while remaining true to our customer service heritage: integrity, ingenuity, and sincerity. Ever mindful of our history, but intensely committed to our future, we offer our clients a small firm feel with large firm resources.
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