Legal Assistant

Andrews & Higgins is a leader in pharmaceutical, medical device, dietary supplement, and sexual abuse litigation, prosecuting lawsuits in State and Federal District Courts. We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team! We are looking to fill this role immediately. Duties & Responsibilities: Follow up with clients and assist in case building preparation Submit a high volume of medical record requests, following up with providers and clients routinely Perform large-scale medical records review assignments utilizing e-discovery software Prepare, review and audit plaintiff fact sheets Collaborate on time sensitive projects and report status updates in weekly team meetings Draft, proofread, and format pleadings & other legal documents Manage legal team calendars and reminders Perform legal research using various online resourcesMaintain and organize case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and accessibility Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong work ethic and high-level attention to detail Ability to work in fast-paced environment with rolling deadlines Strong organizational, analytical and proactive problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and client service skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple workloads Must be a team player and able to assist in special projects as needed Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes Must be able to adhere to all internal firm policies and procedures Required Qualifications: Microsoft Office Suite: 4 years (emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel) Adobe Acrobat: 2 Years Ability to work Monday - Friday (business hours of 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Flexibility to work overtime as needed Preferred Qualifications: Prior legal assistant experience or work in a law firm setting E-discovery & SQL software knowledge Compensation: $22-$23/Hour We provide our employees with great benefits that feature. employer paid medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance LTD insurance 12 observed firm holidays paid time off paid sick leave 401(k) retirement plan contribution annual performance-based bonus Additional office perks include: Bagel Mondays a multitude of office snacks/beverages catered lunch on Fridays This job requires U.S. worker authorization. Must pass background check. Direct hire role, no external recruiting agencies will be used. #J-18808-Ljbffr