About this role
# Administrative Assistant – Law Firm
Location: Summit, NJ Position Type: Temp-to-Hire (TTH) Pay Rate: $20.00 – $24.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
Position Overview
A boutique law firm located in Summit, NJ is seeking a dependable, organized, and professional Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations. This is a Temp-to-Hire opportunity ideal for a proactive individual with strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Reception & Phone Management: Answer incoming main-line calls promptly, screen inquiries, take detailed messages, and route calls to appropriate legal staff.
Email & Client Correspondence: Monitor the firm’s general email inbox, respond to initial client inquiries in a timely, professional manner, and forward specialized requests.
Filing & Records Maintenance: Organize, maintain, and update digital and physical client files, case documents, and legal records according to firm standards.
Administrative Support: Assist attorneys and legal assistants with basic clerical tasks, including photocopying, scanning, mail distribution, and scheduling support as needed.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus).
1–3 years of administrative or legal office experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and comfortable adapting to basic office software.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Work Schedule & Environment
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (standard business hours).
Work Setting: In-office (Summit, NJ).
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $24.00 Per Hour