What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Votava Nantz & Johnson?
Job Purpose:
Enhance attorney effectiveness by developing case information and evidence, talking to clients, tracking cases, and support during trials.
Duties:
* Conduct new client telephone intakes.
* Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, inputting information into file database and case management software, confirming case status with attorney and client.
* Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, obtaining medical records, scheduling depositions, preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas, preparing and filing discovery requests and responses.
* Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
* Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials; preparing medical records summaries; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
* Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed, and taking courtroom notes.
* Review medical records and bills.
Skills/Qualifications:
Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality, Must be Proficient in Microsoft Word, Willing to Train Candidates with no Prior Experience
Medical/dental insurance available for employees; Firm offers 401K with contribution matching; Firm offers potential for bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000