Legal Assistant needed for a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm in Toms River, NJ 08755.
The ideal candidate will have experience working on the Plaintiff side in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases
* Direct Hire
* Edison, NJ, 08817
* $55K - $65K yearly
* Monday - Friday
* 40 hour per week
* Flexible start time (8am-9am)
*Responsibilities:*
* Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests
* Conduct legal research and investigations
* Manage case files and maintain client communication
* Coordinate with expert witnesses and other legal professionals
* Schedule and organize appointments, depositions, and court appearances
*Requirements:*
* 4-5 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant on the Plaintiff side in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases
* Handle Birth Injury cases is a plus
* Thick skinned with experience working with Trial Lawyers
* Must be organized and detail-oriented
* Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook
* Experience working with Needles Legal Software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Flexible schedule
Experience level:
* 4 years
* 5 years
Shift:
* Morning shift
Weekly day range:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
* Office
Experience:
* Legal Assistant on the Plaintiff side: 5 years (Preferred)
* Needles Legal Software: 2 years (Preferred)
* working with Trial Lawyers: 2 years (Preferred)
* Personal Injury cases: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person