Litigation Assistant

Job Description

Our Senior Litigation Attorney is looking for a Legal Secretary to work in our Personal Injury Litigation Department. Candidates will be involved in all phases of litigation from complaint to settlement/trial. Assists Attorney and other legal personnel of administrative and clerical work using knowledge of legal procedures.

• Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
• Perform background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.)
• Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees. Send for service of all Defendants after filing comes back from court)
• Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information
• Manage team calendar
• Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys
• Calendar and save mail. Ensure that consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
• Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or courier service. Mail out documents via USPS Mail and Certified Return Receipt as needed
• Maintain, organize and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files
• Scanning documents/old files prepare for shredding
• Propound initial discovery on all Parties
• At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery
• Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation
• Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature
• Request electronic copy of deposition transcripts
• When deposition transcripts come in, obtain digital copy of transcripts and save to file
• Provide status update to medical providers as needed (form/call)
• Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received
• Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients
• Aid litigation attorney with any necessary tasks

Requirements

• Very well organized
• Good and consistent follow up skills
• Bachelors Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

What We Offer

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Accident, Cancer, Hospital Insurance
• Free Employee Parking
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Learning and Development Programs

Required

• Resume
• Pay Expectation

What We Offer

• Equal Opportunity Employer