Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a group of attorneys. This role requires an organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly manage a heavy workload. The ideal candidate possesses litigation experience, scheduling capabilities, and the ability to anticipate the needs of attorneys, colleagues, and clients. Key Responsibilities Manage the calendar for attorneys and senior paralegals. Schedule depositions, hearings, expert witness meetings, and medical examinations. Draft basic pleadings, discovery responses, settlement statements, and professional legal correspondence for attorney review. Request, track, and organize medical records and bills. Compile detailed medical chronologies and expense itemizations to track damages.. Handle preliminary client intakes and communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel. Qualifications & Requirements 5+ years of dedicated experience in Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases. Must have a strong background managing cases through the Litigation process and handling complex legal scheduling. Experience handling cases from the Pre-Suit phase is a major plus, but candidates with pure litigation experience are highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with case management software (such as FileVine ) is highly preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr