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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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