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Law Firm
Legal Staff
2-3 yrs required
Contested Paralegal Duties: Monitor and respond to client requests via designated client email boxes. Prepare estimated case fee budget (i.e. CATS) and liaison with billing team to resolve non-budgeted fee issues. Monitor mail queue and alert attorney of any urgent matters identified via mail queue. Monitor internal emails and external emails from clients/opposing counsels and respond accordingly. Open/complete cascades in PHX relating to file movement. Maintain current dockets in all assigned files. Prepare draft pleadings, notices and orders for attorney review. Monitor and prepare timely draft responses to discovery. Assist attorney with communication of client settlement offers to opposing counsels. Liaison with client for final execution of Cash For Keys – Settlement and Release Agreements. Monitor telephone messages and returning all calls in a timely manner. Ability to review dockets and interpret case status. Run respective File movement reports (i.e. disco report, drops & defaults) and interpret required actions to facilitate file movement. Respond to internal and client driven status reports. Respond to monthly client score cards as needed. Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: A high school. Preferred, degree in paralegal studies. 2-3 years of prior para experience in a judicial practice area. Understand the basic civil law judicial process. Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills. Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner. Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary. Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task. Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance. Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values. Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking. Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others. Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.
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