Legal Assistant - Jettison

Jettison is representing a law firm who is looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide support to litigation attorneys and paralegals managing a litigation docket. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic and at least three years of experience working as a legal assistant.

Responsibilities

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Assisting attorneys and paralegals with drafting legal documents including, but not limited to; pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and correspondence to opposing counsel and the court.

Electronic filing court documents.

Conducting general legal research.

Assist paralegals with maintaining litigation docket and calendar, noting deadline dates for responsive pleadings/motions, court appearances, and other important deadlines.

Assisting attorneys in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials.

Maintaining, organizing, and tracking case files.

Interacting with clients, responding to client inquiries, keeping clients updated on the progress of cases.

Maintaining confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.

Maintaining a database of defendants, settlements, jobsites, and co-workers to assist attorneys with new clients.

Assisting attorneys and paralegals with locating case files and documents.

Qualifications

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High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of technical training

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant

Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced typing skills are required

Pluses:

Experience working with mesothelioma docket

Familiarity with various State and Federal Courts rules and procedures