Litigation Paralegal/legal Assistant

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Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant
The candidate is responsible for managing the day-to-day casework in the Litigation department by providing assistance to the Attorney(s). Assists Litigation Attorney (s) with client cases, legal issues, and processes, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, motions, oral and written advocacy. May assist with conducting research and other details in preparation for trials, hearings, or other legal proceedings. May assist with legal briefs or memorandums. Prepares legal and court documents; schedules appropriate meetings and case events; interfaces with the client on non-legal issues relating to the management of the case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney(s). Conducts preparation for legal proceedings, including hearings and trial; submits appropriate information and legal forms/documents to the appropriate organizations; understands forms and procedures relating to field of expertise. Notifies attorney when forms, documents, correspondence, discovery responses and other pertinent information/material are received and completes any necessary associated tasks. Manages and utilizes the checklist daily, maintaining due items within operating procedure. Interfaces with other team members to achieve office and departmental goals; may provide back up to other team members, including but not limited to client meetings and video conferences, as designated by the assigned Supervisor. Processes mail daily to review any additional information pertinent to the cases being managed; determines and enters any necessary case notes for items received; addresses with attorney as appropriate. Interacts with the client to ensure that all appropriate reports, records, and information to include, medical records, bills, wages, insurance information, etc. are received from the client in a timely manner. Obtains pertinent case information and data from the client; analyzes, reviews, and prepares the data/information into case notes. Maintains excellent client relations and interfaces with the client according to practice group procedure. All contact with clients is documented pursuant to operating procedure. A High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of prior litigation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred (not required): Paralegal Degree and/or Certification. Must be able to multi-task and to effectively communicate, problem-solve and to overall handle tasks timely and tactfully with all staff levels and the public. Must be able to adapt to a wide range of diverse internal and external clientele. Should have the ability to effectively utilize available technology, including computers, databases, portals, and software.

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