Job Details

Job Responsibilities:

To support, enhance and participate in attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, case strategy, tracking cases and supporting attorney's trial preparation.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant 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 attorney, 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 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality