What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal and Legal Assistant position at Steven N. Newton, LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal And Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! Under the supervision of an attorney, the Paralegal reviews and prepares documents, researches, and investigates facts of cases that often involve a high volume of documents such as accident and expert reports, deposition testimony, and medical and banking records. We are looking for entry level to one year experience.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Record and store client information
- Help lawyer prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of the attorney
- Analytical Skills : Ability to analyze and reason independently and prioritize projects and workload, handling legal emergencies when necessary
- Writing Skills : Ability to communicate and organize ideas clearly, effectively, and succinctly in written format. Proofreading (grammar, typos, etc.).
- Verbal Skills : Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with attorney, staff, clients, insurers, witnesses, and other counsel.
- Ability to communicate and organize ideas clearly, effectively, in written format. Proofreading (grammar, typos, etc.).
- Communication : Keeps attorney, staff, and clients informed of deadlines and case status.
- Flexibility Under Pressure : Ability to revise and juggle priorities based upon changes or needs, to follow through and meet deadlines, with accommodation of attorneys' schedules
- Judgment : Exercises critical thinking by analyzing legal issues consistent with level of experience or asking for guidance when appropriate or confused by an issue.
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