What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at MJ Morgan Group?
Seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a well-established law team in the Cleveland, OH. This role is perfect for someone who wants to work in a fast-paced environment and support litigators in their daily tasks.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, and documents.
- Heavy case management, correspondence, and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Assist with the assembly, production, and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition exhibits, trial binders, and trial preparation.
- Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures.
- Schedule appointments, maintain attorney's calendar, and enter and release attorney's billable time.
- Perform initial conflict checks, open / close client matters, and prepare engagement letters.
- Monitor case deadlines and work with the Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
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