Litigation Assistant

Description


Position at Jacoby & Meyers


Want to LOVE where you work and get full training to do it?

We are currently seeking a smart and capable Litigation Assistant to join our talented team. At Ed Bernstein Injury Lawyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title: Litigation Assistant

Type of Position: Full Time

Location: Las Vegas, NV Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm - this is a hybrid position. T&TH in office.


Pay: $21 - $32 an hour

**Must be bilingual in Spanish

Job Description:

Our Senior Litigation Attorney is looking for a Legal Secretary to work in our Personal Injury Litigation Department. Candidates will be involved in all phases of litigation from complaint to settlement/trial.
Assists Attorney and other legal personnel of administrative and clerical work using knowledge of legal procedures.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
• Perform background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.)
• Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees.
• Send for service of all Defendants after filing comes back from court
• Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information
• Manage team calendar
• Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys
• Calendar and save mail.
• Ensure that consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
• Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or courier service.
• Mail out documents via USPS Mail and Certified Return Receipt as needed.
• Maintain, organize and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files
• Scanning documents/old files prepare for shredding.
• Propound initial discovery on all Parties.
• At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery.
• Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation.
• Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature.
• Request electronic copy of deposition transcripts
• When deposition transcripts come in, obtain digital copy of transcripts and save to file.
• Provide status update to medical providers as needed (form/call).
• Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received.
• Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients.
• Assist litigation attorney with any necessary tasks.

Requirements:

• Very well organized
• Good and consistent follow up skills
• Bachelors Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Accident, Cancer, Hospital Insurance
• Free Employee Parking
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Learning and Development Programs

REQUIRED: Resume, Pay Expectation

Ed Bernstein Injury Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.