Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Legal Assistant will work on all aspects of litigation in a wide range of cases and work on issues in advance of litigation to eliminate litigation exposure.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondence and legal documents (e.g. discovery responses, privilege logs, exhibit lists, release and settlements, garnishments, pleadings, summaries, chronologies, spreadsheets, charts and logs) for attorney's approval.
• Create, organize, maintain and prepare files (electronic and physical) for court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, depositions and trials.
• Support document production processes, including organizing and preparing materials for production in compliance with discovery obligations.
• Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, docket deadlines and key dates.
• Gather and analyze evidence and relevant information needed to support case issues.
• Develop and maintain internal tracking tools for various matters.
• Work with busy customer service department regarding various claims.
• Conduct internet research, e.g., tracking senate and house bills, obtaining recording information from county websites, identifying trademark infringements.
• Ensure all work is completed with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Serve as a liaison between in-house counsel and outside counsel.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma required. Associate or bachelor's degree a plus.
• At least 5 years of legal experience. Knowledge of litigation or construction law preferred.
• Proficient in Windows 10, Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and ZOOM.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent typing, computer and phone skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to handle and protect confidential information.
• Ability to handle difficult situations courteously and professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplary organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors and maintain high-quality standards
• Must be able to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Must maintain a consistently high standard of service and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal customer service skills.
• Must be a team player and have flexibility for overtime hours.

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