Personal Injury Legal Secretary - Plaintiff

A Plaintiff Law Firm in Hamilton NJ is looking for a fully onsite Personal Injury Legal Secretary with 2-8 years of experienceThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall BarnettAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per yearA bit about us:Legal Secretary – Personal Injury (Plaintiff)Location: Hamilton, NJ 08619Schedule: Fully OnsiteExperience: 2–8 yearsSalary Range: $50,000 – $75,000 (DOE)About the FirmA well-established plaintiff-side law firm based in Hamilton, New Jersey is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Secretary to join its growing litigation team.Founded in 1933, the firm is a respected, multi-practice plaintiff platform with experienced attorneys across more than 30 practice areas and a long-standing reputation for innovative legal advocacy and client-focused service. The firm offers a collegial, professional environment with strong commitment to employee development, diversity, and long-term career growth.This is an excellent opportunity for a legal secretary who wants to build a stable career within a high-volume, well-supported personal injury litigation practice.Why join us?Compensation & BenefitsBase salary: $50,000 – $75,000 (commensurate with experience)Comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision coveragePrescription coverageLife and AD&D insuranceShort- and long-term disability401(k) with firm contributionsGenerous paid time offEligibility for annual performance-based merit increasesJob DetailsRole OverviewThe Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling plaintiff personal injury matters, managing cases from intake through resolution.This is a fully onsite role based in the firm’s Hamilton office.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform full legal support duties including client intake, gathering medical records, and case file managementDraft, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, motions, and correspondenceElectronically file documents with New Jersey State and Federal courtsTrack and manage critical deadlines, calendars, and court schedulesServe as a primary client liaison, professionally handling inbound calls and case communicationsSchedule and coordinate:DepositionsMediationsCourt appearancesExpert meetingsSettlement conferences and trialsCoordinate with witnesses, experts, and opposing counselDraft settlement disbursement reportsProcess expense reimbursements and professional service invoicesHandle general administrative tasks: scanning, filing, copying, mailing, and mail distributionSupport attorneys and team with additional responsibilities as assignedQualifications2+ years of personal injury litigation experience required (up to 8 years welcomed)Strong understanding of:Legal terminologyPleadings and discoveryNJ court proceduresProficiency with NJ E-Courts e-filing systemAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience with legal case management software (FileVine strongly preferred)Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Gujarati, or Hindi is a plusHighly detail-oriented, organized, and accurateAbility to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environmentDemonstrated professionalism, discretion, judgment, and confidentialitySelf-directed with strong problem-solving and analytical skillsComfortable learning and adapting to new legal technologies, including AI-enabled toolsInterested in hearing more? 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