Legal Assistant – General Liability Litigation

About the role

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its busy General Liability litigation practice in Roseland, New Jersey. The role begins as fully remote, with occasional on‑site work (1–2 days per week) as the team evolves.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level legal and administrative support to attorneys handling General Liability and civil defense matters in state and federal courts.
• Create, edit, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents using electronic filing systems and coordinate service of pleadings.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule court appearances, depositions, meetings, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with case management, deposition preparation, trial exhibits, and witness coordination.
• Open and organize new case files, both electronic and paper, and manage vendor invoices and expense reimbursements.
• Arrange travel, coordinate meetings, and enter billable time accurately.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in a litigation environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors.
• Proficiency with electronic filing systems and standard office software.

Required skills