Senior Legal Assistant

About:

- Location: Edison, NJ
- Full-time position

The Role:

- 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.

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 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.