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 to ensure all documentation is up to date and accessible.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices to support legal proceedings.
- Implement and improve 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, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct research on regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist in the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions, ensuring all parties are informed and prepared.
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in both paper and electronic filing systems to ensure information is easily retrievable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- An associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- Experience in personal injury, workers' compensation, premises, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize effectively, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills are necessary, with proficiency in scheduling depositions, mediations, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures is required.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills, along with attention to detail, are essential.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to type no less than 35 words per minute.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
Benefits:
The law firm is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. Success starts with their staff, and for full-time employees, they offer an excellent benefits package. This includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
