Practice Assistant (Labor & Employment)

Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United States; onsite office role

Salary: $96,475–$124,850 per year, adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Company

hirify.global is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with more than 1,100 attorneys across offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Prepare, revise, proofread, format, and e-file correspondence, memoranda, and complex legal documents.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, attachments, exhibits, enclosures, and messenger services.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, appointments, deadlines, and client-related activities.
• Maintain paper and electronic files, chronological records, and administrative documentation.
• Prepare attorney time entries, expense reimbursement requests, disbursements, and billing coordination materials.
• Provide administrative support including client communications, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, new matter documents, and phone coverage.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
• Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management, time entry, e-filing, and database software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar, spelling, proofreading, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with regular, predictable attendance.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.