Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal | Personal Injury | Edison, NJ

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Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal | Personal Injury | Edison, NJ
On Site | Litigation Support | Edison, New Jersey

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 608-216-2928
Email: [email protected]
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal in Edison, New Jersey.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Provide high-level administrative and legal support directly to a law firm's Equity Partner
• Manage calendars, court deadlines, legal documents, and case files for an active litigation practice
• Personal injury focus, with medical malpractice experience a plus
• Work independently in a fast-paced, confidential environment

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
• Senior support role working directly with an Equity Partner
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 vacation days and 5 paid sick days
• Medical malpractice training available for strong personal injury candidates

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT
• On-site position in Edison, New Jersey
• Fast-paced litigation environment
• Regular communication with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers

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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Competitive compensation based on experience, credentials, and expertise
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 vacation days
• 5 paid sick days

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation REQUIRED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software REQUIRED
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
• Medical malpractice experience preferred; willingness to learn is acceptable

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.