The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Legal fact and basic legal research
- Assist with case management
- Organize and electronically file pleadings
- Coordinate and schedule calendars
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
- Preserve an updated case record system
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
- 2+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal Preferred
- Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc.)
- Proficient legal writing and drafting skills
- Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person