Responsibilities

• Managing assigned Attorney’s calendar
• Ordering records and bills
• Sending out discovery to clients
• Sending documents to clients for signature
• Copying and sending out mail and faxes
• Updating pleadings
• Creating miscellaneous letters as needed
• Paying invoices
• Helping with trial preparations if needed (copying, preparing exhibits, etc;)
• Assisting the Litigation Paralegal with various tasks

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

Benefits