LEGAL ASSISTANT- LAW FIRM IN THE HEIGHTS
Hiring for a Legal Assistant for a full-service law firm located in the Heights.
The individual in this role primarily supports attorneys and paralegals in a busy defense litigation practice with an emphasis on medical negligence and administrative matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to handle case management and discuss case details with attorneys and staff
- Possess excellent communication and time management skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work autonomously on routine tasks
- Maintain and organize files including electronic files and archiving related documents in ongoing and completed cases
- All Calendaring and E-filing for assigned team or docket, including DCOs, Scheduling Orders, Depositions, Hearings, Client Meetings and any other deadlines or events (including reminders) and appearances not specifically stated
- Ability to coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings or other events with clients, witnesses, court staff, opposing parties, vendors and team members
- Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trial
- Ability to draft, proofread and/or edit legal documents to include pleadings, discovery, correspondence
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