Job Title: Litigation Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Implement and improve upon administrative processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
- Conduct research on regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist in preparing reports, case files, and providing legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, and resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- An associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- Must be capable of multitasking, prioritizing, handling a fast-paced environment, and managing workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills and proficiency in scheduling depositions, mediation, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 words per minute.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
Salary Information:
- The text does not provide specific salary information.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including 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, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on 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:
- This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer is required to give written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before taking any action, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once a job offer has been accepted and the I-9 Form is completed.
