A leading New Jersey law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Bedminster office, supporting attorneys in litigation and medical malpractice. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative legal team, providing administrative and litigation support on a diverse insurance defense caseload.

The role involves assisting attorneys with insurance defense, liability, and medical malpractice matters; preparing, editing, and filing legal documents with New Jersey courts; and drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and other legal documents. The Legal Assistant will coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings, maintain attorney calendars, monitor deadlines, and keep client files organized and up to date. The role also includes professional communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and insurance representatives, as well as assistance with billing and other administrative functions.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, insurance defense, medical malpractice, or a related practice area, strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This is a hybrid role, four days per week on-site in Bedminster, NJ. Salary: $75,000.