Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
A Litigation Assistant at the law firm is responsible for providing comprehensive support to attorneys before, during, and after trials. The key responsibilities include:
- Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
- E-filing all court documents in both state and federal courts.
- Communicating with clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties.
- Conducting legal research and factual investigations to support case development.
- Preparing discovery documents, including interrogatories and responses.
- Drafting and serving summons.
- Coordinating and summarizing depositions for attorney review.
- Preparing trial binders and exhibits for court proceedings.
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and ensuring proper filing with the court.
- Performing administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistical aspects.
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes for easy reference.
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Assisting attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
- Gathering relevant information from a variety of sources.
- Acting as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
- Preparing witnesses for trial.
- Assisting with case settlements.
- Performing other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information:
- The position prefers candidates with an Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience is required.
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program is preferred.
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- Candidates must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workloads with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with proficiency in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures is necessary.
- Candidates must be highly organized and capable of juggling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive computer and database expertise is needed, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a typing speed of no less than 35 words per minute.
Salary Information:
- The hourly range for this position is $30 USD.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
E-Verify:
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