Legal Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary, Financial Law
Legal Assistant – Real Estate, Litigation & Trusts, and Bankruptcy
Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins P.C. Springfield, NJ, United States
JW is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Springfield, New Jersey. This role supports multiple attorneys and offers exposure to a diverse practice mix, including commercial and residential real estate, civil litigation, and trusts & estates. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
Role OverviewThe Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across several practice areas, managing files, deadlines, correspondence, and attorney coordination while handling a wide range of substantive legal tasks.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with commercial real estate matters, including preparation of leases, contracts, bulk sale notices, and closing binders
- Support civil litigation matters, including preparation of pleadings and discovery
- Coordinate filings and track litigation deadlines
- Monitor and manage client and firm email correspondence
- Prepare correspondence and follow up with clients
- Assist with probate filings and related forms
- Prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives
- Prepare contracts, attorney review letters, deeds, HUDs, and related closing documents
- Coordinate with title companies, mortgage lenders, clients, and realtors
- Track transactions and ensure timely follow-up through closing
- Experience with bankruptcy and fee applications
- Experience with electronic case filing in both state and federal courts
- Experience supporting corporate transactional matters
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and attorneys simultaneously
- Proactive communicator who can initiate and maintain attorney follow-up
- Experience with bankruptcy matters, including fee applications
Commercial & Residential Real Estate Support
• Civil Litigation & Discovery
• Trusts & Estates Administration
• Electronic Court Filings (State & Federal)
• File & Deadline Management
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
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