Position Title: Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Confidential Client)
Location: Edison, NJ | On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

Salary: $80K–$90K, competitive and based on experience, credentials, and expertise

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance. 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation, 5 paid sick days.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is a law firm.

Position 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.

Primary Functions

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.

Must-Haves

Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred. Ideally experience in medical malpractice, but if not, a willingness to learn.

Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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