Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

· Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including Bates Stamping)

· Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities

· Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)

· Communicate with court staff regarding various issues

· Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys

· Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys

· Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines

· Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys

· Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files

· Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others

· Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Qualifications

2+ years of litigation experience
Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology