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Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Location
- Edison, NJ · On site
- Compensation
- $81,000 – $90,000
- Job type
- Direct hire
- Experience
- Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)
- Industry
- Legal Services
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About the role
JOB SUMMARY
- We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide high-level support to the firm's Equity Partner.
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably within personal injury law, and possess exceptional organizational, communication, and case management skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct administrative and legal support to the Equity Partner.
- Manage complex calendars, court deadlines, appointments, and case schedules.
- Draft, review, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Maintain and organize case files, medical records, and litigation documents.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
- Assist with trial preparation, deposition scheduling, and case management.
- Ensure compliance with court rules, filing deadlines, and firm procedures.
- Interacts with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers.
Compensation range: $80K–$90K, competitive and based on experience, credentials, and expertise.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
- Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred. Ideally experience in medical malpractice, but if not, a willingness to learn.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document preparation.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must-haves
Must Have
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
Nice to Have
- Personal injury litigation experience (strongly preferred).
- Medical malpractice experience (ideal). If the candidate lacks it, a willingness to learn is acceptable.
Benefits
Benefits are medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation, and 5 paid sick days.
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