Legal Staff Paralegal in Charleston, WV

Law Firm

Charleston, WV

Legal Staff Paralegal in Charleston, WV

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative duties, including 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 for attorney review and case preparation.
- Implement and improve administrative processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, and resolve 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.
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills.

Salary Information:
- Salary information is not provided in the text.

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 for employment. It 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:
- This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, the employer is required to give you 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. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.