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.