Litigation Law Paralegal

Litigation ParalegalJRG Partners – Lake Mary, FLOur client a leading law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to join a growing team.Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings.Job duties:Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorneys, clients, and providers.Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for a team case review.Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Legal assistant skills and qualifications:Reporting skills, research skills, legal administration skills, litigation, client relationships, organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, dependability, client confidentiality