Legal Assistant
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant will work closely with a lead Attorney and a Litigation Paralegal. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting legal processes and improving workflow efficiency. Specific duties include:
- Performing administrative tasks such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintaining pleadings and discovery indexes.
- Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- Implementing and improving administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
- Collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
- Researching regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Managing client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
- Communicating with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Managing, organizing, and maintaining documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Providing general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements.
Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate is 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.
- Candidates should be 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, are essential.
- The position is not eligible for remote work.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Assistant position.
Benefits:
The law firm, a leading personal injury law firm, offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees. This includes medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. The firm 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:
The employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer is required to provide 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.
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