Legal Assistant - Great Hire Staffing

Job Description:

We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant toensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. We practicein the areas of workers compensation. You will assist in a broad spectrum oflegal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Duties may include:

Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance officeeffectiveness

Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.

Administratively support and attend trials

Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions,interrogatories and testimony

Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research

Locate and develop case relevant information

Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence

Answer and direct phone calls

Maintain contact lists

Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Skills

1-2 years proven working experience as legal assistant orlegal secretary

Familiarity with workers compensation law, legal proceduresand protocols, and court system

Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legaloffice

Computer literacy

Bilingual

Proficiency in English and Spanish

Working knowledge of case management software

Excellent secretarial and organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple activities and work underpressure

Legal Assistant certification or diploma preferred 

Hours

9-5pm