What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Daughtry, Woodward, Lawrence & Starling?
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE : Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Type : Full Time
Compensation : Negotiable commensurate with experience.
The Paralegal / Legal Assistant - position supports attorneys in litigation and transactional matters. This position involves working under the direction of attorneys, with limited supervision, to assist in all aspects of litigation and transactional matters in a General Practice firm. It requires strong communication skills (both in person and in writing), excellent organizational skills, and the ability to learn and use various software and technology platforms. It also requires the ability to multitask under pressure.
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Filing documents in state and federal court.
- Managing case dockets and calendar deadlines.
- Maintaining and organizing case and client files.
- Assisting with deposition preparation, scheduling, and logistics.
- Preparing litigation filings, including motions, affidavits, and declarations.
- Preparing discovery requests and responses and assisting with document intake and review.
- Working with outside consultants and experts.
- Communicating with clients and other counsel in person and in writing.
- Assisting with trial and arbitration preparation, support, and logistics.
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