: Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Location: Edison, NJ
Salary: $65,000 $85,000/yr
Schedule: Full-time On-site
Experience: 7+ years legal assistant / paralegal experience
Education: No specific degree requirement
Personal Injury Litigation Experience Strongly Preferred
Legal Document Preparation & Case Management Required
Firm Quality: Established legal practice with direct support to an Equity Partner
Career Opportunity: Senior-level legal support role with direct partner access and responsibility for complex litigation administration
Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide high-level legal and administrative support to an Equity Partner at a law firm in Edison, New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership while managing important litigation support functions, case documentation, scheduling, and client communications.
The ideal candidate will bring at least 7 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, strong knowledge of court procedures and legal document preparation, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred, with medical malpractice experience considered an additional advantage.
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 and deposition scheduling
Support ongoing litigation case management
Monitor court rules, filing deadlines, and firm procedures
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across sensitive legal matters
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
Experience preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
Experience managing litigation files, deadlines, and case schedules
Ability to work independently and provide direct support to senior legal leadership
Technical Skills & Competencies:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with legal case management software
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information professionally
Strongly Preferred:
Personal injury litigation experience
Medical malpractice experience is ideal
Willingness to learn medical malpractice litigation for candidates without direct experience
Working Conditions:
Full-time, on-site position in Edison, NJ
Direct support to an Equity Partner
Fast-paced legal environment
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