Legal Assistant - Springfield - Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins P.C.

    Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins P.C.
    Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins P.C. Springfield

    1 day ago

    $90,000 - $180,000 (USD) per year * Legal
    Description

    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 Overview

    The 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

    Commercial Real Estate & Litigation Support


    • 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

    Trusts & Estates


    • 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

    Residential Real Estate


    • 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

    Bankruptcy


    • Experience with bankruptcy and fee applications

    Must-Haves


    • 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

    Must-Haves


    • Experience with bankruptcy matters, including fee applications

    Key Skills

    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

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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