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Legal Assistant

  • Belford, NJ, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: LEGAL/LAW FIRM

Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 Annual

3 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation to support attorneys handling workers' compensation matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and legal support to workers' compensation attorneys.

  • Prepare, format, and organize legal documents, motions, correspondence, and case-related forms.

  • Assist with case management, file maintenance, and document organization.

  • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments.

  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.

  • Maintain accurate case records in electronic case management systems.

  • Assist with filing, scanning, document preparation, and paperless office processes.

  • Support attorneys with day-to-day litigation tasks and administrative needs.

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of workers' compensation legal experience preferred.

  • Knowledge of New Jersey workers' compensation procedures strongly preferred.

  • Experience with legal document preparation and litigation support.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Professional phone etiquette and client interaction skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • High school diploma required; paralegal certificate or legal studies coursework is a plus.

  • Spanish language skills are a plus.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Professional and collaborative work environment