Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Edison, NJ | Up to $90K

Purple Cow Recruiting•Edison, NJ

6d•$81,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide direct administrative and legal support to an Equity Partner at a law firm. The role involves legal document preparation, case management, tracking court deadlines, litigation support, and communicating with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers. The position is on-site in Edison, New Jersey.

Requirements

Minimum seven years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document preparation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Medical malpractice experience is ideal; willingness to learn is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative and legal support to the firm's 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.