Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and meetings
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions
• Processes deposition transcripts
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders
• Affords assistance with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc
• Affords assistance with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court’s local rules
• Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits
• Drafts routine legal correspondence
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters
• Performs legal research through WestLaw
• Affords assistance with office administration tasks
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience (5+ years)
• Litigation experience
• Exceptional organization skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Team oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance