Healthcare Litigation Legal Assistant ($75,000-$90,000/Year)

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Location:

Roseland, NJ |

Job Type:

Full-time |

Work Setting:

In-person Start Date:

Immediate About the Role We are hiring a Healthcare Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in our Healthcare Department. If you have strong litigation support experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex deadlines, this is an opportunity to contribute to sophisticated healthcare litigation and regulatory matters. You will play an important role in supporting attorneys, coordinating case activities, preparing legal documents, and helping manage matters from inception through resolution. Mandatory Requirements to Apply 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment. Healthcare litigation or healthcare law experience is strongly preferred . Experience with state and federal court e-filing , including NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, and PACER . Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, and deadline management . High school diploma required; bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent professional experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint . Strong legal document preparation, proofreading, editing, and document production skills. Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and time-management skills. Ability to support multiple attorneys, work independently, and maintain strict confidentiality. Experience with NetDocuments, SurePoint, Kofax/Adobe, DocuSign, Zoom, Best Authority , or similar legal technology platforms is preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities Litigation & Legal Document Support:

Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, retainer agreements, correspondence, and healthcare-related legal documents.

Calendaring & Case Coordination:

Manage attorney calendars, court appearances, depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, conferences, and critical filing deadlines.

Court E-Filing & Discovery:

Electronically file documents through NJ E-Courts, NYSCEF, and PACER; assist with discovery management, document production, exhibits, trial preparation, and evidence organization.

Matter & Records Management:

Open new matters, conduct conflict searches, maintain case files, monitor litigation milestones, and support ethical compliance and healthcare privacy requirements.

Administrative & Client Support:

Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, healthcare providers, experts, and vendors; assist with billing, time entry, expenses, travel, Zoom conferences, and other administrative needs.

Compensation, Benefits & Growth Salary:

$75,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bonuses:

Eligible for discretionary year-end bonuses and merit-based salary increases.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefit programs.

Schedule:

Full-time, in-person; flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet litigation deadlines and business needs.

Growth:

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CareerOpportunity Pay:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Legal Assistant supporting Healthcare litigation attorneys: 5 years (Required) Healthcare litigation or healthcare law: 5 years (Required)

Location:

Roseland, NJ 07068 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Roseland, NJ 07068 (Required)

Work Location:

In person