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Robert Half

Legal Assistant

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A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$68,206 / year median in New Jersey

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

A well-established, high-performing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to join its growing litigation team. This is an opportunity for a driven attorney to manage a substantial caseload, work on meaningful cases, and advance within a fast-paced environment that rewards strong performance and results. Personal Injury Legal Assistant We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Legal Assistant with expertise in both pre-litigation and litigation. This full-time, onsite role supports our attorneys by managing case files, coordinating schedules, and ensuring efficient case administration. We're looking for a dependable team player with strong organizational, communication, and legal software skills who values collaboration and work-life balance. Responsibilities Scan and save incoming mail, emails, and faxes. Calendar depositions, medical exams, mediations, arbitrations, and court dates. Send client notices for depositions, medical exams, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances. Coordinate court reporters, translators, and videographers for depositions. Confirm attorney appearances. Request medical records and narrative reports. Organize electronic medical records and prepare Form A response attachments. Draft and serve amendment cover letters. Schedule medical exams and send records to providers after attorney approval. Answer incoming calls and assist the paralegal. Process funding requests
Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant working on NJ Personal Injury cases is required. Can take direction via email and/or verbally Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with Windows/MS Office Applications including Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel. Knowledge of Adobe PDF a plus Past experience working on NJ Personal Injury cases Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .