Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Personal Injury
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time | Confidential Search
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide executive-level legal and administrative support to an Equity Partner in a busy personal injury law practice. This Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal position is ideal for a highly organized legal professional with at least 7 years of experience managing complex litigation matters, preparing legal documents, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred. Experience with medical malpractice cases is a plus, but candidates with strong litigation experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal Responsibilities
- Provide high-level legal and administrative support to the firm's Equity Partner.
- Manage complex calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and appointments.
- Draft, review, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Maintain and organize case files, litigation documents, medical records, and case-related materials.
- Coordinate with clients, attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, expert witnesses, and medical providers.
- Assist with trial preparation, deposition scheduling, and overall case management.
- Monitor filing deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality while managing multiple priorities and high-volume cases.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
- Personal injury litigation experience required; medical malpractice experience is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, court filings, and document preparation.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
- Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000
- Confidential direct hire opportunity
- Work closely with an experienced Equity Partner
- High-impact role with significant responsibility
- Collaborative and professional law firm environment
- Long-term career growth opportunity
Apply Today!
If you're an experienced Senior Legal Assistant, Personal Injury Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Medical Malpractice Paralegal, or Litigation Legal Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
