Legal Assistant

Responsibilities:Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and meetingsUtilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending casesDrafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for AdmissionsProcesses deposition transcriptsPrepares trial and arbitration hearing bindersAssists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rulesPrepares timelines and demonstrative exhibitsDrafts routine legal correspondencePrepares first set of exhibits for motions and discovery responsesCreates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request LettersPerforms legal research via WestLawAssisting with office administration tasksReviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of actionOther duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operationsQualifications:4+ years of previous law firm experienceLitigation experienceExceptional organization skillsExcellent writing and communication skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize workloadProficient in Microsoft Office programsKnowledge of legal terminology and principles

Created: 2024-11-09