Legal Assistant III

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Legal Assistant III
The candidate will support dedicated attorneys handling juvenile or child welfare litigation, which includes the areas of child abuse and neglect as well as the termination of parental rights. Will examine documents to ensure that all necessary legal deadlines and due process requirements are met; ensure the proper preparation and timely filing and serving of legal pleadings in the appropriate courts and on the various parties; distribute court orders to opposing counsel as appropriate; organize and maintain litigation and electronic files; and maintain filing and ensure the appropriate proposed orders are prepared in advance of court hearings. Enter case specific information into Case Management System pursuant to CMS Business Rules. Calculate and calendar critical and other dates and advise attorney of specific time requirements, deadlines, and court schedules. Update and maintain AAGs' calendars and schedule hearings and trials. As the case progresses, independently track and update status of cases by obtaining due dates from court documents, court rules, and/or critical court dates and deadlines. Advise AAGs of upcoming commitments, deadlines, scheduling conflicts, and special items needing attention. Prepare, serve and file various pleadings in compliance with court rules and statutes. Conduct professional email correspondence with the client and other parties to the case. Draft and prepare letters and memoranda for AAGs. Read and distribute incoming mail to assigned AAGs and/or to the proper files. Inform AAGs of significant and important items requiring review or action. Call attention to changes in court rules, deadlines, trial dates, conferences, and hearings. Assist AAGs in the drafting of motions and proposed orders. Assist AAGs in the compilation and preparation of responses to interrogatories and requests for production of documents. Arrange for interpreters, process servers, and/or court reporters as needed. Should have high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), review judge(s) or equivalent OR 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant (II) OR a two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field of study and 2 years of legal office experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree.

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