What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discovery Legal Assistant position at Beard St. Clair Gaffney?
Beard St. Clair Gaffney is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented discovery legal assistant to join our thriving law practice in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This position will be dedicated to handling the discovery process for family law and criminal matters. The ideal candidate will be responsible for answering and propounding discovery requests, preparing meet and confer correspondence, reviewing and preparing document production, and assisting with discovery motions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review and respond to written discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions.
- Track discovery deadlines, ensuring compliance with court orders and statutory deadlines.
- Monitor and update attorneys on discovery progress, identifying potential issues and offering solutions.
- Communicate with client to gather necessary information for discovery responses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate closely with attorneys and other paralegals to strategize and prepare for discovery-related matters.
- Ensure all discovery documents are filed in accordance with court rules and firm protocols.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Reliable, honest, and experienced with people
- Excellent organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Ability to follow direction and procedures
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize workload and assignments
- Ability to recognize and work to meet deadlines
Work Hours & Benefits:
Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some after-hours work may be necessary, but comp time will be given. Remote work is not a possibility. Pay is very competitive and will be a minimum of $17.00 per hour dependent upon experience and quality of work.
Beard St Clair Gaffney PA offers its full-time employees health/dental insurance benefits, life insurance, retirement matching, paid vacation and holidays, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for monthly salary bonus incentives.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25
