Legal Assistant Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the FBI

  • FSA Federal
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • FSA Federal
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Eligible for 20% pay differential** Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their...

Legal Clerk

  • Bedminster, NJ (16 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (16 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

LEGAL CLERK Location: Bedminster, New Jersey Type: Contract Job #80621 Our client is a worldwide telecommunications company that offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its...

Legal Assistant - Well-Established Boutique Law Firm

  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Function: Assist senior paralegals in the production, review, and organization of legal documents related to tax appeals. Prioritize, categorize, and maintain client files, ensuring all...

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

  • Cedar Grove, NJ (13 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ (13 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Job Function: Providing administrative support to attorneys Including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and handling correspondence Preparing and formatting legal documents Including...

Associate - Federal Judicial Clerks Only (Multi Office)

  • Short Hills, NJ (11 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (11 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

Legal Assistant

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Assist with Trial preparation. Records billable time when applicable. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?...

Legal Assistant

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Role Value Proposition: MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset...

Senior Legal Assistant

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Role Value Proposition: MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset...

Custodian of Records/Legal Administrator

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Title: Custodian of Records/Legal Administrator Department: Office of the General Counsel Reports To: General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs Position Type: Staff Position Summary: The...

General Claims Law Clerk - Summer 2025

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum 3.0 GPA overall - undergraduate Some kledge of insurance coverage and tort law Previous legal work experience is a plus. Ability to multitask....

Litigation Legal Assistant

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details: Litigation Legal Assistant 60,000 - 75,000 A growing law firm in Miami is seeking an organized Legal Assistant with modern legal office practices and procedures experience....

Career Law Clerk

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Career Law Clerk Court Name/Organization New Jersey Bankruptcy Court Overview of the Position The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey is accepting resumes and applications for the...

Legal Assistant

  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details: Legal Assistant - Hackensack, NJ Role The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing support to attorneys and clients, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing...

Legal Assistant

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full Time, Mid-level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for performing administrative and organizational Litigation Support for the...

Law Clerk 2025-2026- Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren

  • Warren, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Warren, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Court Term: August 25, 2025 through August 28, 2026 NOTE: This posting is ONLY open to candidates who have received an offer of employment to the 2025-2026 Court Term in Superior Court for...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Morris Plains, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.1%
Doctorate Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Morris Plains, NJ
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%