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Qualifications
Previous law firm experience (4+ years)
Litigation experience
Exceptional organization skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Teamwork oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance
Responsibilities
The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide
Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings
Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions
Processes deposition transcripts
Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders
Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc
Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rules
Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits
Drafts routine legal correspondence
Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc
Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping
Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters
Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis
Conducts social media searches
Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records
Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action
Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations
Job description
Overview

Our client is seeking candidates for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal works directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects. The individual manages attorney caseloads by being organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping the Firm meet all our clients' needs. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rules.
• Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits.
• Drafts routine legal correspondence.
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research via Lexis Nexis.
• Conducts social media searches.
• Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records.
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Qualifications
• Previous law firm experience (4+ years).
• Litigation experience.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance.