Temporary Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote – NJ Only)

Temporary role (approximately 4–5 months) open to candidates located in New Jersey.

About the role

Drive operational excellence in the legal department by managing critical documentation and providing administrative support to the Legal Department at the Northern New Jersey Eye Institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Legal Department.
• Assist with day-to-day operational and documentation needs.
• Prepare, organize, proofread, and maintain legal and administrative documents.
• Manage electronic files and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate assigned tasks while supporting multiple members of the legal team.
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders.
• Follow established procedures and quickly learn department processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous administrative support experience required.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow direction, prioritize work, and manage multiple assignments.

Nice-to-have

• Experience supporting a legal department or law firm (not required).

Skills

• Microsoft 365
• Legal support
• Administrative assistance
• Conversational English

Pay

USD 21–34/hour

Schedule

Full-time, temporary (approximately 4–5 months). Hybrid remote arrangement based at Northern New Jersey Eye Institute, South Orange, NJ.