Legal Assistant/Trial Experience

We are currently recruiting for a top notch Litigation Assistant. This assistant must be comfortable working with the latest technology and possess excellent litigation skills.  Must be able to travel for trials.  This is a great opportunity for the right person.

Duties:
* Organizes cases by establishing and organizing files; establishing calendars; expediting requirements and deadlines; documenting actions.

* Develops cases by researching pertinent law; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints and discovery; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

* Manages cases by preparing case summaries, brochures for mediation conferences, exhibits, and related correspondence; scheduling mediation conferences and hearings; drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; initiating and maintaining contact with adjusters and opposing counsel; reviewing case with investigator; contributing information to the team case review.

* Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients to answer discovery; keeping clients informed of case status.

* Supports trial proceedings by organizing evidence and exhibits; taking notes; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

* Accomplishes law firm mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality