Legal Assistants - Edison, NJ
Legal Services
Legal Services
Edison, NJ
Legal Assistant
Our client, an award-winning boutique litigation firm in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This firm specializes in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and various litigation matters. With 16 attorneys recognized on Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment with room for growth. The firm offers competitive compensation and covers 100% of employee medical insurance.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
Legal Assistant Requirements:
Benefits:
Salary:
Our client, an award-winning boutique litigation firm in Edison, NJ, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This firm specializes in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and various litigation matters. With 16 attorneys recognized on Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, this is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment with room for growth. The firm offers competitive compensation and covers 100% of employee medical insurance.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
- Conduct client intake and handle initial case calls
- Manage approximately 30 active case files
- Perform e-filing for New Jersey court filings
- Draft correspondence and letters to courts
- Greet and assist clients and visitors professionally
- Answer and route incoming calls to appropriate team members
- Handle mail, packages, and deliveries
- Schedule appointments and maintain conference room calendars
- Perform general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, copying, and data entry
- Translate or interpret basic client communications in Spanish as needed
- Provide flexible support across departments when needed
Legal Assistant Requirements:
- Prior administrative, receptionist, or legal support experience (professional office environment preferred)
- Experience with e-filing systems (New Jersey courts) preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (verbal and written) a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to manage multiple files and priorities simultaneously
- Recent graduates with internship and/or contract experience in Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice will be considered
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% cost of medical insurance covered for employee
- 401K with 4% employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company sponsored events
- Employee breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
Salary:
- $20-25/hr - can go up to $65k depending on level of experience