Litigation Legal Assistant

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Legal Assistant - Job Summary:

- Seeking a self-motivated and friendly litigation legal assistant at the law firm of Gleaves Swearingen LLP.
- Responsible for drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents, filing them with the court, and performing administrative duties.
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes, organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
- Assisting attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests, and gathering relevant information from various sources.
- Requirements include strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff.
- Knowledge and experience with litigation pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and court rules, procedures and practices is preferred but not required.
- Salary range of $51,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Candace Chadwick at .

Responsibilities:

- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
- Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, etc.
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
- Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
- Gather relevant information from various sources.

Requirements:

- Strong communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work collaboratively with both attorneys and staff.
- Knowledge of and experience with litigation pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and court rules, procedures and practices is preferred but not required.

Salary:

- $51,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience.

How to Apply:

- Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Candace Chadwick at .

About the Law Firm:

- Gleaves Swearingen LLP is a prestigious law firm known for its high-quality legal services and friendly client service.
- The firm is seeking a litigation legal assistant who shares their values and is committed to excellence in their work.
- This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience as a litigation legal assistant is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with litigation pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and court rules, procedures and practices is a plus.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.

The law firm of Gleaves Swearingen LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join our team and be a part of a dynamic and successful law firm. Apply today!

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Drafting, Filing, Administrative duties, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Office, Collaborative work

High school diploma, Legal assistant certification preferred but not required

Please send cover letter and resume to Candace Chadwick at . No phone calls, please.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma, Legal assistant certification preferred but not required

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