Personal Injury Legal Secretary - Plaintiff
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Hamilton Township, NJ
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Case Management, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Diversity, File Management, Gujarati Language, Hindi Language, Insurance, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mail Processing, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Personal Injury, Professional Services, Proofreading, Reimbursement, Spanish Language, Staff Development
LOCATION
Hamilton Township, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
Legal Secretary – Personal Injury (Plaintiff)
Location: Hamilton, NJ 08619
Schedule: Fully Onsite
Experience: 2–8 years
Salary Range: $50,000 – $75,000 (DOE)
About the Firm
A 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 & Benefits
Base salary: $50,000 – $75,000 (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with firm contributions
Generous paid time off
Eligibility for annual performance-based merit increases
Job Details
Role Overview
The 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 Responsibilities
Perform full legal support duties including client intake, gathering medical records, and case file management
Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, motions, and correspondence
Electronically file documents with New Jersey State and Federal courts
Track and manage critical deadlines, calendars, and court schedules
Serve as a primary client liaison, professionally handling inbound calls and case communications
Schedule and coordinate:
Depositions
Mediations
Court appearances
Expert meetings
Settlement conferences and trials
Coordinate with witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel
Draft settlement disbursement reports
Process expense reimbursements and professional service invoices
Handle general administrative tasks: scanning, filing, copying, mailing, and mail distribution
Support attorneys and team with additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of personal injury litigation experience required (up to 8 years welcomed)
Strong understanding of:
Legal terminology
Pleadings and discovery
NJ court procedures
Proficiency with NJ E-Courts e-filing system
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience with legal case management software (FileVine strongly preferred)
Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Gujarati, or Hindi is a plus
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environment
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, judgment, and confidentiality
Self-directed with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Comfortable learning and adapting to new legal technologies, including AI-enabled tools
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FOUNDED
2018
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