Asst. Professor - Legal Support jobs in West Orange, NJ

Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is recruiting for a DIRECT HIRE Legal Practice Support Coordinator for a busy law office located in Roseland, NJ. This position runs a Mon-Fri 12p-8pm shift and offers a hybrid schedule (3 in-2 out) and is looking to pay $65-70K DOE! Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day technical support to case teams, Practice Support members and other firm personnel.
• Analyze, load and process incoming data to meet case requirements.
• Perform quality control on internal and external data.
• Create, modify, and maintain databases and applications to support all practice areas.
• Perform case set up, collections, searches, and productions.
• Research database capabilities (utilizing manuals and technical support).
• Complete research projects, as requested, and document results.
• Draft proposals, coding/scanning specifications and project protocols for internal and external document processing.
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to Practice Support software, desktop application and equipment.
• Maintain administrative systems to document support services, databases, etc. used for individual cases or department projects.
• Perform tasks associated with OCR conversion, PDF conversion, media creation and image printing.
• Maintain physical order of source media and other related materials.
• Assist with complex database searches, generation of reports, printing, document production (paper and electronic), create CDs/DVDs/Hard Drives.
• Assist with creation of electronic bound volume sets.
• Assemble exhibits for depositions, trials, arbitrations, etc.
• Assist in establishing and implementing firm policies regarding data management and information governance.
• Customize training materials.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related role.
• Previous applicable law firm experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in litigation software and eDiscovery systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of e-Discovery issues and an understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Client service attitude and ability to work well with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently on assignments while providing regular progress reports.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.