About the Role: The Legal Assistant plays a critical role in supporting attorneys by managing day-to-day administrative and legal tasks, ensuring smooth operations across
matters and client communications. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to anticipate needs, and a proactive approach to managing priorities in a deadline-driven
environment.

About the firm: We are mid-sized law firm located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We have satellite locations in Hammonton, NJ, Red Bank, NJ and NYC. We were founded in 1977
as a small and firm and over the years have managed to grow and expand our firm. We are full service law firm and are committed to the highest standards of professional competence, innovative thinking, and client advocacy to help make complex legal matters simple to navigate.

We have a little over 100 employees including 60+ attorneys and we are approved counsel for many major insurance carries with a strong focus on complex civil litigation. We also offer a
wide variety of legal services across multiple practice areas. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive culture and deep community ties, and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our team's well-being and growth.

Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities:

Serve as a key point of contact between attorneys, clients, and internal teams
Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, calls, and travel
Handle incoming calls and emails, ensuring timely and professional communication
Transcribe dictation and maintain accurate documentation
Anticipate attorney needs and provide proactive administrative support
Track and follow up on outstanding tasks, deadlines, and projects

Legal Assistant Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a high level of professionalism

Why Join us:

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA)
401(k) with a generous company match
Competitive PTO and paid holidays
Discounted gym membership
Firm-sponsored events and a collaborative culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Hoagland & Longo is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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